White Boneset
© Winnie Burkett, Bolivar Peninsula
Eupatorium serotinum
Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
The small white flowers are grouped into larger flower heads. Leaves are 2-4" long and coarsely toothed. Prefers partial shade and moist conditions but tolerates full sun. Grows well in sandy or clay soils. Masses of late-flowering boneset are very showy in late August and September.
- Scientific Name: Eupatorium serotinum
- Common Names: White Boneset, Lateflowering Thoroughwort, Late Boneset, Late-flowering Boneset
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: Up to 5 feet but usually 1 to 3 feet
- Leaves: Coarsely toothed
- Flowers: White
- Bloom Time: September through November
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts pollinators, butterflies and seed-eating birds.
© Winnie Burkett, Bolivar Peninsula
Where to Find It
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