American boneset
Also known as: Indian ague weed; March sage; thorough-growth; thorough-stem; thorough-wax; vegetable antimony; wild sage; feverwort; thoroughwort
A robust, clump-forming perennial to 1.2m with erect stems and pairs of long, narrow, pointed leaves joined at the base. Large terminal clusters of small, off-white flowers are produced from summer to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- American boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
- Genus
- Eupatorium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Bogs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of American boneset
Distribution map
Southeastern USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of American boneset
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American boneset care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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
Aphids and slugs may be troublesome
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