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White Snakeroot

Scientific name: Eupatorium rugosm 'Chocolate’
Taxonomy
Family:Asteraceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:6 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Fall flowers
Bloom Time:September to October
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This is an east coast native that is noted for its white fall flowers and chocolate colored foliage.

  Morphology:
This is an herbaceous perennial which grows to 3’ to 6’ high and about half as wide. Leaves are arranged in an opposite fashion along the burgundy-red stems. They have serrated edges. The foliage is purple to bronze in color.

Flowers are white and form a racem and appear in September-October. This plant is a favorite of the butterfly gardener. In addition, bees are attracted to the nectar of the flowers.

All plant parts are toxic.

  Adaptation:
This species prefers partial sun. It does best on damp sites with well drained soils.

  Pests:
Pest free in the Northwest.
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