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Eupatorium purpureum

Eupatorium purpureum

Product number: 587180
Origin: North America
Latin: Eupatorium purpureum, also known as Eupatorium maculatum 'Atropurpureum' / Eutrochium

American relative of Queen Anne's Lace (see 347850). Sturdy 2 m high stems bear full umbellate clusters of lilac-pink flower heads. The leaves have a wonderfully sweet vanilla scent; Native Americans use the plant for general health enhancement. Moisture-loving.

Denominations:
Latin: Eupatorium purpureum, or also Eupatorium maculatum 'Atropurpureum' / Eutrochium
Dutch: Purple Boneset
Also known as: Eupatorium maculatum 'Atropurpureum', Eutrochium
English: Joe Pyeweed, Gravelroot

Sowing method: April-July, first in a warm spot; if no germination after 4 weeks, give the seedlings a cold period (refrigerator) of 2-4 weeks. Germination should follow in the warmth again, otherwise repeat the cooling process.

Sowing/planting time:

April
May
June
July

Harvesting time:

Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

All soil types
Peaty

Cultivation location:

Indoors
Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Sun
Partial shade

Flower colour: Lilac flower heads
Origin: North America
Average growth height: More than 120 cm
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Attractive to insects: Butterflies
Winter hardy: Forst hardy
Ease of cultivation: Moderate

Latin: Eupatorium purpureum, also known as Eupatorium maculatum 'Atropurpureum' / Eutrochium
Dutch: Purple Boneset
Also known as: Eupatorium maculatum 'Atropurpureum', Eutrochium
English: Joe Pyeweed, Gravelroot