| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 0.8 - 1.2 m (2.5 - 4 ft) | | Spread | 0.8 - 1.2 m (2.5 - 4 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Eupatorium chinense (hemp agrimony) bears showy and mauve blossoms during mid-summer to early fall. | | Typical Uses | Waterfront, wild flower and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Eupatorium chinense is noted for being naturally resistant to pests and rabbits. | | |