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Eupatorium rugosum Chocolate

Boneset (White Snakeroot)

Purple-toned foliage matures to green as the season progresses, creating an effective contrast to the pure white flower clusters.

  • »  AKA Eupatorium ageratoides 'Chocolate', Eupatorium urticifolium 'Chocolate', Ageratina altissima 'Chocolate'
  • »  Long-lasting, pure white, fluffy flowers in tight clusters
  • »  Flowers appear on deep, shiny, upright, purple stems
  • »  Sharply serrated, lance-shaped leaves in a rich purple tone with green undersides
  • »  Excellent, colour contrasting plant
  • »  Bloom Time: Early to late fall

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$23.63
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:120-150 cm
  • Spread:60-75 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Poisonous
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate'

Often late to emerge in the spring, they grow best in an average, medium to wet, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Very adaptable to most conditions and become drought tolerant once established. In full sun and extended dry periods leaves may scorch. Pinch back stems in June to encourage a more compact, bushy plant. If planted in deep shade, eupatorium will become leggy and require staking. The overall height and width of eupatorium can vary depending on its growing conditions. Spent flowers can be left for winter interest and food for birds.