Eupatorium fist. 'Ivory Towers' - P9

Description
The Hemp agrimony 'Ivory Towers' (Eupatorium fistulosum) is an upright perennial that produces greenish-white flowers with a pleasant fragrance, arranged in umbel-like clusters, from July to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 m and spreads to approx. 1 m. Hemp agrimony 'Ivory Towers' is highly frost-hardy.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Eupatorium maculatum.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The leaves of the Hemp agrimony 'Ivory Towers' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Hemp agrimony 'Ivory Towers' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Eupatorium fistulosum 'Ivory Towers' produces green and white flowers arranged in umbels from July onwards. These give off a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, medicine, rock garden, solitary, bee pasture