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Eupatorium perfoliatum
Also Known As
- American Boneset
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Eupatorium perfoliatum plant details
Eupatorium perfoliatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and standing water - regular water. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eupatorium perfoliatum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, cutting garden, heirloom, medicinal, native plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eupatorium perfoliatum
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: standing water - regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Prairie Nursery
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Gardening facts about Eupatorium perfoliatum plant
How to Grow Eupatorium perfoliatum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- standing water - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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
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Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 2'-6'
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- even moisture - low
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 7'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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