Boneset

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Native wildflower and traditional medicine of eastern North America. Perennial hardy to zone 4. Copiuos white blooms beginning in late summer reach 4-6 feet. Attacts a large number of native bees including sweat bees, small carpenter bees, digger bees and bumble bees. A very important and popular source of late season nectar! Eye-catching leaf pattern in which fused pairs of lance-shaped leaves are pierced through the middle by its stems, as indicated with the species’ name perfoliatum. Happily found in damp fields, bogs and stream edges and loves full sun-- consider planting in a low spot in the garden, keep well watered while it establishes its root system in its first year and use mulch to keep the surrounding soil mosit! Await its lovely blossoms in its second year!

Sowing & Growing Information Coming Soon!

Germination of these seeds are light dependent (photoblastic). When sowing, gently press down the soil to create a shallow indent, sprinkle seeds and lightly cover with soil. Do not bury too deep and be sure to keep the surface of your trays moist as you await your seeds to germinate. When watering, use the mist setting on a sprayer hose to gently moisten without too much pressure. Using a spray bottle with water is also a good idea. Heavy water pressure may push the surface sown seeds out of the trays!