gravel root
Also known as: grass root; gravel weed; hardy ageratum; Indian gravel root; Indian sage; Indian sanicle; Joe Pye weed; kidney root; kidney wort; marsh milkweed; motherwort; pride of the meadow; purple boneset; purple hemp agrimony; queen of the meadow; queen of the prairie; quill wort; sisters of healing; skunkweed; sweet-scented joe-pyeweed; trumpet weed
A clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped, sometimes purple-tinged leaves to 25cm long, and domed clusters of small, purplish-pink flowers in late summer and early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- gravel root (Eutrochium purpureum)
- Genus
- Eutrochium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of gravel root
Distribution map
Eastern North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of gravel root
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gravel root care guide
- Medium damp soil year-round, suitable for moist wild garden borders
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Medium damp soil year-round, suitable for moist wild garden borders
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back at the end of the season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in spring or autumn, or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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