About
This upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial to 90cm high, with whorls of narrow grey-green leaves. Flat heads of small white flowers appear from midsummer to autumn.
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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Native toCentral and E USA
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningCut back at the end of the season
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in spring or autumn, or by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free