Flaigg, Norman G.
Eupatorium serotinum Michx.
Lateflowering thoroughwort, White boneset, Late boneset, Late-flowering boneset
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Late Boneset is a member of the aster family (family Asteraceae) which includes herbs, sometimes shrubs or vines, rarely trees, with
simple or
compound, alternate or
opposite leaves. Flowers small, but organized into larger heads resembling a single, radially symmetrical flower cupped by a ring of green bracts. Flower-like heads: tiny, radially symmetrical central flowers form the disk; larger flowers around the edge, the rays, strap-shaped and resembling petals; however, all flowers in one had may be disk flowers or rays.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , NE , NJ , NY , NC , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV , WI , DC
Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannahs, Woodlands edge, Opening, Near lakes or ponds
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(I) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
Conditions Comments: Grows by rhizomes.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Showy, Blooms ornamental
Use Wildlife: Nectar-Butterflies, Nectar-insects, Seeds-Granivorous birds
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: High
Last Update: 2012-12-07
