About
An upright, clump-forming perennial to 1.5m tall with stems bearing whorls of ovate, dark green leaves up to 14cm long and terminal, rounded clusters of creamy-white flowers from summer into early 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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist but well-drained soil, in sun or part shade. May need watering in periods of drought
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free