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Chocolate White Snakeroot
Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' (Ageratina altissima)
Pronunciation: yoo-puh-TOR-ee-um rew-GOH-sum
SKU #00497
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.
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| Description | A smaller relative of Joe Pye weed, this selection features strong upright stems of outstanding burgundy leaves for exciting foliage all season. Blooms over many weeks in fall with modest flat-topped snow-white terminal clusters. A valuable butterfly nectar source. Well suited to lightly shaded perennial borders or use as a filler in mixed borders and foundation planting. A selection of a North American native species. Herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Design Ideas | Well suited to perennial borders or use as a filler in mixed borders. Combine with other rugged natives and meadow grasses to create an easy-care wildlife garden. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Goldenrod (Solidago), Inkberry (Ilex), Bee Balm (Monarda), Switchgrass (Panicum), Sneezeweed (Helenium) |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Remove old flowers to prolong flowering. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season. |
| History | An introduction of the Mt. Cuba Center of Greenville, Delaware. |
| Lore | A native of the woodland areas of the Eastern United States. Native Americans used the roots to create a remedy for snake bites, leading to the common name of snakeroot. Early settlers were unaware of the poisonous properties of the plant, and would occasionally suffer from a poisoning they called milk sickness, caused by ingesting the milk or meat of a cow that had eaten the plant. Abraham Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, died of milk sickness in 1818. |
Details
| Description | A smaller relative of Joe Pye weed, this selection features strong upright stems of outstanding burgundy leaves for exciting foliage all season. Blooms over many weeks in fall with modest flat-topped snow-white terminal clusters. A valuable butterfly nectar source. Well suited to lightly shaded perennial borders or use as a filler in mixed borders and foundation planting. A selection of a North American native species. Herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Well suited to perennial borders or use as a filler in mixed borders. Combine with other rugged natives and meadow grasses to create an easy-care wildlife garden. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Goldenrod (Solidago), Inkberry (Ilex), Bee Balm (Monarda), Switchgrass (Panicum), Sneezeweed (Helenium) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Remove old flowers to prolong flowering. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season. |
|---|
History
| History | An introduction of the Mt. Cuba Center of Greenville, Delaware. |
|---|---|
| Lore | A native of the woodland areas of the Eastern United States. Native Americans used the roots to create a remedy for snake bites, leading to the common name of snakeroot. Early settlers were unaware of the poisonous properties of the plant, and would occasionally suffer from a poisoning they called milk sickness, caused by ingesting the milk or meat of a cow that had eaten the plant. Abraham Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, died of milk sickness in 1818. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Chocolate White Snakeroot produce flowers?
Late summer through fall
Is Chocolate White Snakeroot evergreen or deciduous?
Chocolate White Snakeroot is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Chocolate White Snakeroot?
Chocolate White Snakeroot is Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Chocolate White Snakeroot resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade
How fast does Chocolate White Snakeroot grow?
Chocolate White Snakeroot has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Chocolate White Snakeroot in my landscape?
Chocolate White Snakeroot is suitable for: Border.
How can I use Chocolate White Snakeroot in my garden design?
Well suited to perennial borders or use as a filler in mixed borders. Combine with other rugged natives and meadow grasses to create an easy-care wildlife garden.
What color are Chocolate White Snakeroot flowers?
Chocolate White Snakeroot produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Chocolate White Snakeroot?
Chocolate White Snakeroot has Burgundy foliage.
What plants grow well with Chocolate White Snakeroot?
Good companion plants for Chocolate White Snakeroot include: Goldenrod (Solidago), Inkberry (Ilex), Bee Balm (Monarda), Switchgrass (Panicum), Sneezeweed (Helenium).
How do I care for Chocolate White Snakeroot?
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Remove old flowers to prolong flowering. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season.
What is the history of Chocolate White Snakeroot?
An introduction of the Mt. Cuba Center of Greenville, Delaware.
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