Eupatorium rugosum - P9

Description
The White snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum) is an upright perennial that forms white flowers arranged in umbels from August to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm. The White snakeroot is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ageratina altissima, Eupatorium ageratoides, Eupatorium urticifolia.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the White snakeroot are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The White snakeroot has good frost hardiness.

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 roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Eupatorium rugosum forms white flowers arranged in umbels from August.

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