Eutrochium perfolatum, Boneset, Quart pot

Eutrochium perfolatum, Boneset, Second year plants

FS, Zone 3, blooms July-Sept., 2-5’ x 3-4’, deer resistant, wet to medium, sand to some clay.

• This native perennial is found throughout the Eastern and Central U.S. It prefers moist soil conditions, but does fine in a well-drained garden environment. We planted boneset in our native beds, which weren’t particularly moist, and it’s thriving. Boneset has been used medicinally since ancient times. The leaves are paired and perforated by the hairy stem. It’s related to Joe Pye Weed, but the blooms on Boneset last longer and are tighter than those of Joe Pye. Also, a very good cut flower and perfect filler for bouquets.

Attracts native bees, wasps, honey bees, butterflies, flies and the Hummingbird Moth. In general, this plant attracts a multitude of different pollinators and supports many native insects. It’s also the host plant for the caterpillars of various moth species, including the Clymene Moth, Lined Ruby Tiger Moth, Burdock Borer Moth, Three-Lined Flower Moth and Blackberry Looper Moth.