Common Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum

Nope, boneset was not used by Native Americans to heal broken bones. It would certainly make sense. But it was kind of a cure-all for various ailments.

Foliage is coarse and interesting and definitely can add some texture to the garden.  Late summer blooms are white and very attractive to pollinators. Consider this plant for areas that stay a little moist. 

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Light Shade

• Soil Moisture: Medium Moist to Wet

• Height Up: to 6 Feet

• Spread: 2 feet

• Bloom Color: White

• Bloom Time: Late Summer

• Deer Resistant: Yes

This a great rain garden native that will form colonies. It’s a pollinator magnet and 30 species of butterflies and moths use this plant as a caterpillar host plant in our area. Native to KY.