About
This upright plant with columnar stems, to 2m tall, clothed in lime green leaves with very fine leaf divisions (less than 1mm wide). Flowers are tiny and insignificant, dull pinkish-white, and may not be produced before frost cuts the plant back.
About the genus
Eupatorium can be annuals, herbaceous perennials, subshrubs or evergreen shrubs, with small tubular flowers borne in terminal panicles or corymbs
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toAmericas
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Can spread quickly, but is very attractive to butterflies and other insects
PruningCut back at end of the season
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in cold frame. Divide in spring
Pest resistanceSlugs and aphids may be a problem
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free