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    • Photo of Eupatorium hyssopifolium flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Eupatorium hyssopifolium

    Also Known As

    • Thouroughwort

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Eupatorium hyssopifolium plant details

    Eupatorium hyssopifolium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eupatorium hyssopifolium

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: clumping, textural

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eupatorium hyssopifolium

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A chance seedling appeared in our garden and we've been repeatedly asked what this late bloomer is. Its common name is Thouroughwort and it presents itself nicely at 3' with clusters of white fuzzy button flowers in Aug-Sept. For lean dry soil.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Eupatorium hyssopifolium plant

    How to Grow Eupatorium hyssopifolium

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
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    Ageratina havanensis

    aka Eupatorium havanense, White Mist Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Eupatorium capillifolium 'Elegant Plume'

    aka Eupatorium capillifolium 'Elegant Feather', Elegant Feather Joe Pye Weed

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - low
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    Eutrochium purpureum 'Red Giant'

    aka Eupatorium purpureum 'Red Giant', Red Giant Joe Pye Weed

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7'

    Width: 7'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
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