| Common Name: |
Boneset |
| Scientific Name: |
Eupatorium perfoliatum; syn. Eupatorium chapmanii, Eupatorium cuneatum, Eupatorium polyneuron |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Common Boneset, Thoroughwort, Agueweed, American Boneset, Feverwort, Indian Sage, Chapman's Thoroughwort |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Size: |
Under 1 in. |
| Bloom Season: |
Summer to early fall |
| Foliage Description: |
Perfoliate foliage is quite distinctive: the bases of the pairs of wrinkled, opposite, lance-shaped, medium green leaves unite to surround the hairy stems |
| Height of Plant: |
2-5 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1 1/2-2 1/2 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 4a - 8b |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium to wet |
| Native Range: |
Southeastern United States |
| Usage: |
Butterfly attractant |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |