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Eupatorium serotinum (Late thoroughwort)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1.8m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eupatorium serotinum
Other names
Late thoroughwort, Lateflowering thoroughwort, Late boneset
Genus
Eupatorium Eupatorium
Species
E. serotinum - E. serotinum is a upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with erect, hairy stems bearing lance-shaped, coarsely-toothed, dark green leaves and flattened corymbs of tiny, white flower heads from late summer into autumn.
Eupatorium serotinum is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
White in Summer; White 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 serotinum (Late thoroughwort) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Bog garden, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Meadow, Waterside, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant height is significantly affected by soil moisture levels.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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 serotinum
Other names
Late thoroughwort, Lateflowering thoroughwort, Late boneset
Genus
Eupatorium Eupatorium
Species
E. serotinum - E. serotinum is a upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with erect, hairy stems bearing lance-shaped, coarsely-toothed, dark green leaves and flattened corymbs of tiny, white flower heads from late summer into autumn.
Native to
Central North America, Eastern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White 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 serotinum (Late thoroughwort) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Bog garden, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Meadow, Waterside, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant height is significantly affected by soil moisture levels.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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