American Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) [yew-pah-TOR-ee-um per-fo-lee-AY-tum] |
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| Other Names | Eupatorium perfoliatum (NGN), Eupatorium perfoliatum NGN, Eupatorium perfoliatum NGN Plug |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Description |
Joe Pye Weed is the gentle giant your Chicagoland garden didn’t know it needed. Towering with fluffy pink blooms, it’s a butterfly magnet that turns heads and feeds pollinators. It thrives in wet or dry spots, shrugs off Midwest winters, and adds wild, native charm with zero attitude. Grow bold! |
| Named Cultivars | Eupatorium perfoliatum 'Milk and Cookies' |
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| Plant Data | |
| I am a... | Deciduous Perennial |
| Mature Size | 4 - 6 feet tall. 3 - 4 feet wide. |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Moisture Tolerance | - Wet: |
| Zones | 3a - 8b |
| Tags | Illinois Native, Popular For Fall, Wet Site Tolerant |
| Bloom Period | July to September |
| Flower Color | White |
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Nesting Materials: Seeds: |
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More Photos: Google Image Search & Flickr |
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