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Eupatorium fistulosum f. albidum 'Ivory Towers' (Eupatorium 'Ivory Towers')
1 hour care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eupatorium fistulosum f. albidum 'Ivory Towers'
Other names
Eupatorium 'Ivory Towers', Eupatorium fistulosum 'Ivory Towers', Hollow joe-pye weed 'Ivory Towers', Joe-pye weed 'Ivory Towers', Queen of the meadow 'Ivory Towers', Eutrochium fistulosum 'Ivory Towers'
Genus
Eupatorium Eupatorium
Variety or Cultivar
'Ivory Towers' _ 'Ivory Towers' is a vigorous, erect, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with whorled, lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and domed clusters of tiny, fragrant, creamy-white flowers from midsummer to early autumn.
Eupatorium fistulosum f. albidum 'Ivory Towers' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Cream, White in Summer; White, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Eupatorium fistulosum f. albidum 'Ivory Towers' (Eupatorium 'Ivory Towers') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Prairie planting, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Architectural, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in any moist, moderately fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Prefers alkaline soil. Water during dry periods until the plant is established.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Eupatorium fistulosum f. albidum 'Ivory Towers'
Other names
Eupatorium 'Ivory Towers', Eupatorium fistulosum 'Ivory Towers', Hollow joe-pye weed 'Ivory Towers', Joe-pye weed 'Ivory Towers', Queen of the meadow 'Ivory Towers', Eutrochium fistulosum 'Ivory Towers'
Genus
Eupatorium Eupatorium
Variety or Cultivar
'Ivory Towers' _ 'Ivory Towers' is a vigorous, erect, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with whorled, lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and domed clusters of tiny, fragrant, creamy-white flowers from midsummer to early autumn.
Native to
Eastern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Cream, White in Summer; White, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Eupatorium fistulosum f. albidum 'Ivory Towers' (Eupatorium 'Ivory Towers') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Prairie planting, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Architectural, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in any moist, moderately fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Prefers alkaline soil. Water during dry periods until the plant is established.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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