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    EUPATORIUM
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    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.

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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - excellent for bees and butterflies.
    • Place of origin
      Europe, Africa, Asia, North to South America.
    • 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
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Eupatorium - Growing Guide
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    Varieties
    EUPATORIUM dubium 'Baby Joe'
    Ague weed, Joe Pye weed, Thoroughwort
    Upright purple flowers on this low growing clump forming perennial
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    EUPATORIUM fortunei 'Pink Elegance'
    Variegated leaves and large pink flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    EUPATORIUM ligustrinum
    Incense bush
    (syn. Micranthum) - filmy white flowers, aromatic and hugely attractive to late season butterflies
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    EUPATORIUM maculatum 'Atropurpureum'
    Joe Pye weed
    Upright clump-forming herbaceous plant with purple flowers which butterflies love
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    EUPATORIUM maculatum 'Phantom'
    Ague weed, Joe Pye weed, Thorough-wort
    Pale pink and relatively compact.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    EUPATORIUM rugosum 'Chocolate'
    Fluffy white flower heads, with attractive purple stems and chocolate brown leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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