Eupatorium cannabinum
Bonesets
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Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Description
Eupatorium cannabinum, commonly known as Hemp-agrimony, is a herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is a robust perennial native to many areas of Europe. It is occasionally found as a garden escape in other areas such as British Columbia. If the genus Eupatorium is defined in a restricted sense (about 42 species), E. cannabinum is the only species of that genus native to Europe (with the remainder in Asia or North America).
Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Blooming
Flowers attract butterflies. Do not remove spent flowers as showy seed heads persist into winter attracting birds.
Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Growth
Eupatorium grows best in full sun or partial shade.
Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Planting
Propagate by division in spring or by cuttings taken in early summer. Most species will self-sow or can be grown from seeds, but cultivars should be propagated by cuttings or divisions. Space plants 2' apart.
Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Pest
Slugs and snails, whiteflies, and spider mites. Other problems include powdery mildew, Southern blight, rust, leaf spots, and white smut.
Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Interesting facts
Bonesets, although used in folk medicine to treat the flu and arhtritis, are poisonous to humans causing liver damage or death.
Bonesets (Eupatorium cannabinum) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in average to rich, moist soils. Water weekly during the summer if there is no rain.
