Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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| | Common Name: Snakeroot-Chocolate
Common Name (Alternative): Joe-Pye Weed |
Mounds of dark bronze-purple leaves with deep purple stems provide a sharp contrast to the puffy clouds of clustered, white flowers which look much like the annual Ageratum. As the season progresses, the leaves become dark green.
Unlike other Eupatoriums, this species forms large, bushy mounds that are attractive from all angles. This is a terrific background plant for the summer blooming garden. It is even quite tolerant of dry shade. One of the all-time best purple perennials.
Characteristics:
Height:
3-4 Feet
Spread:
2-3 Feet
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs
Consistent water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts butterflies
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Midsummer
Late summer
Early fall
How's your soil?:
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Woodland/Shade
Rain Garden
Eclectic
Grow eupatorium in either full sun or partial shade. Well-drained soil is a must for this plant. Moist, average, and dry soils are fine as long as they have good drainage. Plants should be cut all the way back after they are finished flowering. They may be propagated by division in the spring or fall by cutting the base into equal sized root clumps and quickly replanting the divisions before the roots dry out. Caution: all parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.