Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants

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Boneset, Common Boneset

Photo Courtesy John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/

Boneset, Common Boneset 

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Full to part sun, wet to moderately wet moisture level, does well in both sandy and clay soils.  2-5 ft. height, blooms summer to fall, white flowers.

Germination Code:  C(30), D

Native Region:  Statewide

Distinctive foliage and showy flowers.  Easy to grow.  Tends to be a wetland plant in Tennessee.  Attracts butterflies and bees.

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One response to “Boneset, Common Boneset”

  1. Beth February 2, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    I had this planted in my yard years ago, and it didn’t do anything until this past summer! All the rain really helped it. The bees loved it!

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