Eupatorium capillifolium
Dogfennel
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Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) - Description
Eupatorium capillifolium (dogfennel) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae, native to southeastern North America. It is generally between 50 cm and 2 meters tall with several stems that fork from a substantial base. The stems and base are covered in leaves so dissected that they resemble green hairs coming out of the stem in fractal patterns. When crushed, the leaves and flowers smell rather unpleasant.
Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) - Blooming
Flowers attract butterflies. Do not remove spent flowers as showy seed heads persist into winter attracting birds.
Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) - Growth
Eupatorium grows best in full sun or partial shade.
Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) - 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.
Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) - Pest
Slugs and snails, whiteflies, and spider mites. Other problems include powdery mildew, Southern blight, rust, leaf spots, and white smut.
Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) - Interesting facts
Bonesets, although used in folk medicine to treat the flu and arhtritis, are poisonous to humans causing liver damage or death.
Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in average to rich, moist soils. Water weekly during the summer if there is no rain.
