Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
Boneset is a robust 4' to 6' tall native perennial most often found growing in moist or wet soils in meadows, prairies, low woods, ditches, and along streams. It grows well in both full sun or part shade. The plant flowers from mid-summer until fall and the small white flowers are in pretty, fuzzy looking, flat-topped clusters. The stem appears to perforate the rough surfaced leaves. Gardeners use Boneset on moist sites in woodland gardens, wildflower meadows, and around ponds and water features. Boneset has a long history of extensive use in herbal medicine by Native Americans and early settlers. Boneset is not palatable to deer, but it does attract butterflies and other pollinators. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) |
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Bloom Season | Summer |
Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
Bloom Color | White |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FACW;OBL |
pH | Acidic;Neutral;Alkaline |
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Average height | 4-5ft |
USDA Zones | 3a;3b;4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b; |
RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 2880000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 180000 |
Seeds Per Packet | 1500 |
Product Benefits | Deer Resistant;Wildlife Cover;Nectar Source; |