Eupatorium

(Compositae - daisy family)

About 500 species of mostly tropical herbs and shrubs. The species listed here prefer moist, rich soil and will tolerate wet soil.

coelestinum

peren • ht 3' • zones 5-10

mist flower; hardy ageratum

native, sun
e N Amer

A fine, late blooming wildflower. Very attractive, with a haze of sky-blue flowers and interesting crinkled foliage. Good for naturalistic landscaping in meadows and open areas. Care should be taken if it is used in small gardens, as it is an aggressive spreader.

cat # 6S4C
$7.95 each

perfoliatum

peren • ht 4-5' • zones 3-10

boneset

native, moist - wet, sun
e and cent N Amer

An upright plant with unusual foliage. Clusters of white flowers appear in mid- to late summer. Has been used medicinally.

cat # 6S4R
$7.95 each

purpureum

peren • ht 10' • zones 2-8

Joe-Pye-weed

native, hedge - screen, moist - wet, sun
n N Amer

Leaves are long, narrow, rough-textured, in whorls on the upright stems. The large terminal clusters of raspberry-purple flowers appear in late summer. A showy plant; few perennials can compare with Joe-Pye-weed's ability to create an impressive presence in the landscape. .

cat # 6S4N
$7.95 each