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Herbaceous Perennial
Ageratina altissima 'Braunlaub'
snakeroot 'Braunlaub'
A tall herbaceous perennial to about 1.7m with purple-brown stems and nettle-like leaves flushed and veined in purple-brown when young. Umbel-like clusters of small, long-lived, off-white flowers appear in summer and early autumn
Synonyms
Eupatorium rugosum 'Brunette'Eupatorium album 'Braunlaub'
see moreEupatorium rugosum 'Braunlaub'
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Ageratina are shrubs or herbaceous perennials with opposite leaves and small tubular flowers borne in corymbs
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
The ideal site is a moist, alkaline soil in partial shade; frost may damage new shoots
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back faded flower stems to base
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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