Eupatorium perfoliatum (Common Boneset) - NC Ecotype
Pollinator gardens benefit from long-lasting flowers which attract a wide range of pollinating insects, like Eupatorium perfoliatum. This hardy wildflower thrives in a range of conditions and is easy to care for. This species is also a great plant for attracting beneficial predatory insects.
Pollinator gardens benefit from long-lasting flowers which attract a wide range of pollinating insects, like Eupatorium perfoliatum. This hardy wildflower thrives in a range of conditions and is easy to care for. This species is also a great plant for attracting beneficial predatory insects.
Pollinator gardens benefit from long-lasting flowers which attract a wide range of pollinating insects, like Eupatorium perfoliatum. This hardy wildflower thrives in a range of conditions and is easy to care for. This species is also a great plant for attracting beneficial predatory insects.
Pollinators: bumblebees, chimney bees, leafcutter bees, long-horned bees, mason bees, miner bees, pebble bees, sweat bees, yellow-faced bees, butterflies, skippers, moths, flower flies, wasps, beetles
Host Plant for Butterflies/Moths: Summer Azure Butterfly (Celastrina neglecta), 35+ species of moths
Dependent Species: Boneset Borer Moth (Carmenta pyralidiformis)
Wildlife Value: Songbirds, Thrushes, Wood Warblers, shelter
Deer Resistance: Very Good
Native Region: Appalachian Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Seed Origin: Ashe County, NC
Ecoregion: 66 - Blue Ridge
Light Recommendation: Full Sun, Part-sun
Soil Moisture Recommendation: Wet, Medium-Wet, Moist, Medium
USDA Zones: 3-9
States found in our region: AL, DE, GA, KY, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV
Other states found: AR, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, ME, MI, MO, MN, MS, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, RI, SD, TX, VT, WI