Ageratina altissima ‘Chocolate’

white snakeroot (syn. Eupatorium)

• Position: partial shade
• Soil: prefers moist, alkaline soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July to September
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Long-lasting, pure white flowerheads appear from July to September above attractive bronzy-chocolate foliage. This lovely clump-forming perennial is easy to grow and manage and the flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. A versatile plant for a mixed border, where it looks great with ornamental grasses and will extend the season of interest.
  

• Garden care: Cut back and compost the stems after flowering.
  
  
  • Eventual Height: 1m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.6m
  Ageratina altissima ‘Chocolate’ - white snakeroot (syn. Eupatorium) A late-flowering perennial with lovely, dark foliage