Boneset
Eupatorium perfoliatum
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Description:
White flowered perennial good for wet to medium soils. Found naturally along streams and at woodland edges. 3 to 4 feet tall, blooms July to September. Full sun to partial shade.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Common Boneset |
| Plant Family: | Asteraceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | July to September |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
| Soil pH: | 5.8 to 6.8 |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |