Eupatorium perfoliatum - P11

Description
The American boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is an upright perennial that produces white flowers with a light fragrance from July to September. Its leaves are grey. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Eupatorium virginicum, Eupatorium glandulosum, Eupatorium connatum.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub

Leaves
The leaves of the American bonesets are grey.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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 perfoliatum forms white flowers from July. These exude a light fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, medicine, rock garden, herbaceous border