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    EUPATORIUM
    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - excellent for bees and butterflies.
    • Place of origin
      Europe, Africa, Asia, North to South America.
    • Herbaceous
    • 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 fortunei 'Pink Elegance'
    Variegated leaves and large pink flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00 £10.50
    EUPATORIUM ligustrinum
    Incense bush
    (syn. Micranthum) - filmy white flowers, aromatic and hugely attractive to late season butterflies
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    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
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