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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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Evergreen - elliptic to lance-shaped, toothed, long-pointed, light-green leaves to 10cm (4in).
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White -
Height - 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - densely-branched domed shrub. Flowers in clustered terminal corymbs to 20cm (8in) across.
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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) -
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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
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Eupatorium - Growing Guide
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