Upland Boneset
(Eupatorium sessilifolium)
Upland Boneset (Eupatorium sessilifolium)
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Photo by: Lori B | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Lori B | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-09-17T11:48:54-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Eupatorium sessilifolium, commonly known as Upland Boneset, is a deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands and forest edges in the Eastern United States. It can grow to a height of over 100 centimeters (40 inches), with a spread that is typically less wide than its height. The plant features lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small, fluffy white flowers that bloom in late summer to early fall, providing a modest yet attractive display.
Upland Boneset is valued for its adaptability to various soil conditions and its drought tolerance once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. It is often used in native plant gardens, borders, and as part of pollinator-friendly landscapes, attracting butterflies and other beneficial insects. This species thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, though it can tolerate periods of dryness. While generally disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from powdery mildew in humid conditions. Upland Boneset is not known for aggressive roots or significant pest problems, and it does not typically become invasive when grown within its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Upland Boneset is valued for its adaptability to various soil conditions and its drought tolerance once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. It is often used in native plant gardens, borders, and as part of pollinator-friendly landscapes, attracting butterflies and other beneficial insects. This species thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, though it can tolerate periods of dryness. While generally disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from powdery mildew in humid conditions. Upland Boneset is not known for aggressive roots or significant pest problems, and it does not typically become invasive when grown within its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1.5-5 feet
- Width: 3-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands and forest edges
Other Names
Common Names: Sessile-Leaved Boneset, Indianflockel
Scientific Names: , Eupatorium sessilifolium, Eupatorium sessilifolium var. brittonianum, Eupatorium sessilifolium f. incisoserratum, Eupatorium sessilifolium f. sessilifolium, Uncasia sessilifolia,
GBIF Accepted Name: Eupatorium sessilifolium L.