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Eupatorium rugosum

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.3 - 1.2 m (1 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description Eupatorium rugosum (white snakeroot) bears showy and white blooms during mid-summer to mid autumn. This herbaceous perennial is upright and has dark green foliage that is showy, matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Eupatorium rugosum . Eupatorium rugosum is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions The growth rate of Eupatorium rugosum (white snakeroot) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Eupatorium rugosum (white snakeroot) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.