Common Boneset

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Common Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is a hardy, moisture-loving native perennial that adds delicate beauty and ecological value to wetland edges, rain gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Its distinctive fuzzy, gray-green leaves are joined at the stem, giving it a unique appearance, while its clusters of fragrant, white flowers bloom from mid-to-late summer. A vital nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, Boneset thrives in moist, well-drained soils and full sun to part shade. Tolerant of seasonal flooding and deer-resistant, it’s an excellent choice for biodiversity-rich plantings.

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Common Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is a hardy, moisture-loving native perennial that adds delicate beauty and ecological value to wetland edges, rain gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Its distinctive fuzzy, gray-green leaves are joined at the stem, giving it a unique appearance, while its clusters of fragrant, white flowers bloom from mid-to-late summer. A vital nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, Boneset thrives in moist, well-drained soils and full sun to part shade. Tolerant of seasonal flooding and deer-resistant, it’s an excellent choice for biodiversity-rich plantings.

Plant Specs:

-Botanical Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum

-Common Name: Common Boneset

-Native Range: Eastern and Central North America

-Mature Size: 3-5 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide

-Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade

-Soil Type: Moist to wet, well-drained soils; tolerates clay and seasonal flooding

-Water Needs: High, thrives in consistently moist conditions

-Bloom Time: Mid-to-late summer

-Flower Color: White

-Wildlife Benefits: Important nectar source for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

-Deer Resistance: Yes, highly resistant

-Growth Habit: Upright, clumping