EUPATORIUM

Commonly known as Ague weed, Thoroughwort

Genus of 40-45 species of annuals, herbaceous perennials, subshrubs and evergreen shrubs. They are found in temperate and subtropical regions in Europe, Asia and North America in many habitats ranging from woodland and thickets to pastureland and marshes.

All are nectar-rich and very attractive to insects.

The UK native, Hemp agrimony, E. cannabinum was once used as a cure for jaundice and to cleanse the kidney and bladder.

The leaves resemble those of hemp.

Further Reading....
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Buy Varieties of EUPATORIUM

EUPATORIUM fortunei 'Pink Elegance'

EUPATORIUM fortunei 'Pink Elegance'

Ague weed, Thoroughwort

variegated leaves and large pink flowers

 
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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Available from January 2025 - Awaiting new stock
EUPATORIUM ligustrinum

EUPATORIUM ligustrinum

Ague weed, Incense bush, Thoroughwort

(syn. Micranthum) - filmy white flowers, aromatic and hugely attractive to late season butterflies

 
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individually £14.50 each , 3+ £13.00 each 
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EUPATORIUM maculatum 'Atropurpureum'

EUPATORIUM maculatum 'Atropurpureum'

Ague weed, Joe Pye weed, Thorough-wort

upright clump-forming herbaceous plant with purple flowers which butterflies love

 
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
EUPATORIUM maculatum 'Phantom'

EUPATORIUM maculatum 'Phantom'

Ague weed, Joe Pye weed, Thorough-wort

pale pink and relatively compact.

 
£13.50  , 3+ £12.00  
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Available from January 2025 - Awaiting new stock
EUPATORIUM rugosum 'Chocolate'

EUPATORIUM rugosum 'Chocolate'

Ague weed, Mist flower, Thorough-wort, White snakeroot

fluffy white flower heads, with attractive purple stems and chocolate brown leaves

 
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