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Eupatorium maculatum 'Snowball'

Also Known As

  • Snowball Joe-Pye Weed

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Eupatorium maculatum 'Snowball' plant details

Eupatorium maculatum 'Snowball' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eupatorium maculatum 'Snowball'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: bog garden, meadow garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eupatorium maculatum 'Snowball'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Eupatorium maculatum 'Snowball' has masses of creamy white flowers beloved by pollinators, freely flowering in large, rounded clusters on tall stems from July through autumn. Plant in an average to moist, sunny spot. This selection originated at Piet Oudolf's nursery Hummelo through the open pollination of the North American native Eupatorium maculatum 'Atropurpureum'.

Gardening facts about Eupatorium maculatum 'Snowball' plant

How to Grow Eupatorium maculatum 'Snowball'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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