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Herbaceous Perennial
Eupatorium 'Snowball'
eupatorium 'Snowball'
An upright, clump-forming perennial to 1.5m tall with stems bearing whorls of ovate, dark green leaves up to 14cm long and terminal, rounded clusters of creamy-white flowers from summer into early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Cream | Green | ||
| Autumn | White Cream | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Genus
Eupatorium can be annuals, herbaceous perennials, subshrubs or evergreen shrubs, with small tubular flowers borne in terminal panicles or corymbs
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist but well-drained soil, in sun or part shade. May need watering in periods of drought
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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