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Eupatorium perfoliatum

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to wet, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Eupatorium perfoliatum (American boneset) bears showy and white flowers during mid-summer to early autumn. The foliage is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Bank cover, border, cut flowers, dried flowers, waterfront, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Eupatorium perfoliatum is noted for being naturally resistant to disease and pests.
Cautions Eupatorium perfoliatum (American boneset) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk.