Eupatorium maculatum
$34.99
Eutrochium maculatum Snowball forms a narrow upright clump with dark green whorled leaves and large creamy white flower domes in late summer and early autumn.
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Description
Eutrochium maculatum Snowball is a vigorous upright perennial with strong green stems, whorls of dark green serrated leaves, and broad rounded clusters of creamy white tubular florets. Its late-summer to early-autumn display brings a luminous vertical accent to borders and provides nectar for bees and butterflies.
Grow it in sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil, where its strong stems handle normal rain and wind well. It suits cottage borders, prairie-style planting, wildlife gardens, and rain gardens. Water during dry periods, then cut the old stems to the ground before spring growth begins.
Additional information
| Height | 105 cm – 150 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 70 cm – 70 cm |
| Flowering months | August, September |
| Synonyms | Eupatorium maculatum, Eupatorium maculatum Snowball, Eupatorium Snowball |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Propagation | Take cuttings in summer and keep them in a protected propagation area until rooted, allowing about five weeks for roots to begin forming. |
| Pests | May be susceptible to slugs and aphids. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free, although dry soil in hot weather can scorch the leaves. |
| Pruning | Cut the stems back to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. |
| Hazardous information | Plant material is toxic to mammals if eaten; prevent pets and grazing animals from consuming it. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Watering instructions | Keep the root zone consistently moist but well drained, and water during dry periods before the foliage begins to scorch. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade; light afternoon shade can help where summers are hot. |
| Color flower autumn | White, Cream |
| Color flower summer | White, Cream |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Prairie style planting, Rain Garden |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Low maintenance, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Snowball Joe Pye Weed, Spotted Joe Pye Weed, Koninginnekruid Snowball, Eupatorium 'Snowball', Gefleckter Wasserdost 'Snowball' |
| Blomidon Item No | ZEUPMA0002G |