Eupatorium cannabinum

Bonesets

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Common Name: 

Bonesets

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Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

35°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Description

Eupatorium cannabinum, commonly known as Hemp-agrimony, is a herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is a robust perennial native to many areas of Europe. It is occasionally found as a garden escape in other areas such as British Columbia. If the genus Eupatorium is defined in a restricted sense (about 42 species), E. cannabinum is the only species of that genus native to Europe (with the remainder in Asia or North America).

Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Blooming

Flowers attract butterflies. Do not remove spent flowers as showy seed heads persist into winter attracting birds.

Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Growth

Eupatorium grows best in full sun or partial shade.

Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Planting

Propagate by division in spring or by cuttings taken in early summer. Most species will self-sow or can be grown from seeds, but cultivars should be propagated by cuttings or divisions. Space plants 2' apart.

Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Pest

Slugs and snails, whiteflies, and spider mites. Other problems include powdery mildew, Southern blight, rust, leaf spots, and white smut.

Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Interesting facts

Bonesets, although used in folk medicine to treat the flu and arhtritis, are poisonous to humans causing liver damage or death.

Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Soil and irrigation

Grow in average to rich, moist soils. Water weekly during the summer if there is no rain.

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