EUPATORIUM ligustrinum

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

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Available again from summer 2021 -

individually £13.50 each, 3+ £11.00 each

Available again from summer 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre

Evergreen - toothed, long-pointed, light-green leaves to 10cm (4in).
White
Height - 2.5m (8ft)
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
Hedge - Ideal for hedging
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - densely-branched domed shrub. Flowers in clustered terminal corymbs to 20cm (8in) across.
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. Ageratina ligustrina. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies. Makes a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea-wind
Pests & Diseases - slugs and aphids outdoors. Whiteflies and red spider mites in greenhouse.
Place of origin - Mexico to Costa Rica
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin - Serrate - see photos above
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
Lanceolate
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant