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Herbaceous Perennial

Eupatorium hyssopifolium

hyssop-leaved thoroughwort

An upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial to 90cm high, with whorls of narrow grey-green leaves. Flat heads of small white flowers appear from midsummer to autumn

Other common names
hyssop-leaved boneset
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver Green
Summer White Grey Silver Green
Autumn White Grey Silver Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Eupatorium can be annuals, herbaceous perennials, subshrubs or evergreen shrubs, with small tubular flowers borne in terminal panicles or corymbs

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Central and E USA

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in spring or autumn, or by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Prairie planting
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back at the end of the season

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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