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Eupatorium sessilifolium

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Jessie Keith

Family

Asteraceae

Botanical Name

Eupatorium sessilifolium

Plant Common Name

Upland Boneset

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General Description

Upland boneset is a summer-blooming perennial with white flower clusters atop the tall stems. Usually found growing wild in broken woodlands and on hillsides in the eastern United States, it is an uncommon garden plant. The long, tapered green leaves are sparingly arranged in pairs opposite each other on the slightly reddened stems. The leaf margins, or edges, are jaggedly toothed. The small clusters of dainty white flowers emerge from the panicle (branched stems) at the top of the main stem from mid to late summer, and will attract various winged insects for pollination.

Upland boneset should be grown in average garden soils that are fertile, moist and slightly acidic to neutral in pH. Although a moist soil is ideal, it is important to avoid soggy sites. Partial sun to partial shade situations, such as at the edge of a woodland or under the high dappled shade of a large specimen tree is a perfect spot for this perennial. It would make for an architecturally interesting addition to a meadow.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    9 - 4

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    4 - 8

  • Plant Type

    Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Partial Sun, Partial Shade

  • Height

    2'-6' / 0.6m - 1.8m (4)

  • Width

    1'-2' / 0.3m - 0.6m

  • Bloom Time

    Summer, Late Summer

  • Native To

    Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Average

  • Soil type

    Clay, Loam

  • Growth Rate

    Medium

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Upright/Erect

  • Seasonal Interest

    Summer, Fall

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    White

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single

  • Repeat Bloomer

    No

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    Yes

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    No

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Mixed Border, Wildflower

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Attracts

    Butterflies

  • Self-Sowing

    Yes