Eupatorium perfoliatum (Common boneset)

Botanical name

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Other names

Common boneset, Thoroughwort, Feverwort, Wood boneset, Eupatorium chapmanii, Eupatorium connatum, Eupatorium salviifolium, Cunigunda perfoliata

Genus

Eupatorium Eupatorium

Species

E. perfoliatum - E. perfoliatum is a common stout perennial with hairy stems and opposite, pointed leaves and terminal clusters of white flowers. The nectar or pollen of the flowers attracts many kinds of insects, including bees, flies, wasps, butterflies, and beetles.

Foliage

Deciduous

Fragrance

Fragrant flowers. The nectar or pollen of the flowers attracts many kinds of insects, including bees, flies, wasps, butterflies, and beetles.

Habit

Bushy, Erect

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Colour

Flower

White in Summer; White in Autumn

Foliage

Green in Summer

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How to care

Watch out for

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Remove faded flower stems. Cut back in spring to promote a compact, bushier habit.

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Eupatorium perfoliatum (Common boneset) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting, Wildlife

Cultivation

Plant in full or partial sun, in wet to moist conditions. This plant can withstand flooded conditions for short periods of time, but it is not really aquatic.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade

Aspect

North, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Eupatorium perfoliatum (Common boneset)

Common pest name

Scientific pest name

Coleosporium eupatorii

Type

Fungus

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

A rust affecting Pinus spp. Pathway for entry mitigated by EU regulation of bonsai imports. The trade of pines and other hosts need to be monitored.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/