Eupatorium chinense

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Eupatorium chinense

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Kemper Code: C710

Common Name: hemp agrimony
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: Eastern Asia
Height: 2.5 to 4 feet
Spread: 2.5 to 4 feet
Bloom Time: July - September
Bloom Color: Purple
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium to wet
Maintenance: Low

Plant Culture and Characteristics

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Uses:		Wildlife:	Flowers:	Leaves:	Fruit:
Hedge	Suitable as annual	Attracts birds	Has showy flowers	Leaves colorful	Has showy fruit
Shade tree	Culinary herb	Attracts	Has fragrant flowers	Leaves fragrant	Fruit edible
Street tree	Vegetable	hummingbirds	Flowers not showy	Good fall color	Other:
Flowering tree	Water garden plant	Attracts	Good cut flower	Evergreen	Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1')	Will naturalize	butterflies	Good dried flower		Thorns or spines

General Culture:

Eupatorium chinense prefers to be planted in full sun in medium to wet soils.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This plant features tight purple blooms that are attractive to butterflies.

Problems:

Eupatorium is relatively pest free.

Uses:

The compact growth of this plant helps it combine with shorter perennials in the border. It is also well-suited to the wildflower garden or at the water's edge.