EUPATORIUM perfoliatum ( Boneset )
Off-white flowers with densely populated stems have fragrant blossoms. Leaves at the base end joined so that to surround the hairy stems. A good source of nectar. They grow in wet soils to provide a wonderful garden. It is resistant to deer, dry soil and clay soil. An excellent choice for naturalized areas, borders, cottage gardens, and meadows.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 78,125 | 38 |
| 1OZ | 156,250 | 75 |
| 1/4LB | 625,000 | 300 |
| 1/2LB | 1,250,000 | 600 |
| 1LB | 2,500,000 | 1,200 |
| 5LB | 12,500,000 | 6,000 |
Scientific Name: Eupatorium Perfoliatum
Common Name: Boneset
Plant Type: Perennials
Family: Eupatorium-Joe-Pye-Weeds
Native Range: Eastern and Southern North America
Full Growth Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Zone: 3 to 8
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Blooming Season: Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Attracts: Butterflies, Birds
Flower: Showy, Cut Flower, Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Resistant: Clay Soil, Deer, Wet Soil
Water Requirement: Average, High
Soil Type: Well-drained, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Clay, Moist
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Garden Uses: Beds and Borders, Ponds and Streams, Naturalized Areas