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EUPATORIUM ligustrinum
Commonly known as Ague weed, Incense bush, Thorough-wort
(syn. Micranthum) - filmy white flowers, aromatic and hugely attractive to late season butterflies
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Evergreentoothed, long-pointed, light-green leaves to 10cm (4in).
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White -
Height2.5m (8ft) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDensely-branched domed shrub. Flowers in clustered terminal corymbs to 20cm (8in) across.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
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Partial shade
EUPATORIUM ligustrinum
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. Ageratina ligustrina. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies. Makes a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea-wind
Pests & DiseasesSlugs and aphids outdoors. Whiteflies and red spider mites in greenhouse.
Place of originMexico to Costa Rica -
Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Serrate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Lanceolate(see photos above) -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Eupatorium - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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