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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
    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
    EUPATORIUM maculatum 'Phantom'
    Ague weed, Joe Pye weed, Thorough-wort
    Pale pink and relatively compact.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    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
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