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Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' |
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| Synonym(s) |
Ageratina altissima |
| Common name |
white snakeroot |
| Family |
asteraceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z4-8) |
| Flowers |
white (late summer-fall) |
| Size |
3-5' |
| Light |
sun-part shade |
| Cultural notes |
ordinary garden soil |
Purple foliage color (I wouldn't actually call it chocolate) is the main interest through most of the season - then in the late-season garden, the white flowerheads contrast nicely with the dark leaves. Late to show itself in spring - we've learned to make sure we know exactly where ours live. It's a thirsty plant, quick to wilt when rain stays away for a while. Consequently, given that we planted it where the waterhose seldom reaches, our plant seldom reaches its full potential.
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| | Noticed this plain green representative of the species in the back yard island, some distance away from the 'Chocolate' specimen. Not sure if it's offspring from the purple one, but it's not much to look at in its green form. |
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In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: back yard island About my plant portraits
Visitors to this page have left the following comments| Kate Macdonald | Aug 19, 2006 | Thank you! This is the best information I've been able to find on the Eupatorium Chocolate plant. |
| Patti | Oct 12, 2006 | Wonderful image and information, I love this website! |
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