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Eupatorium hyssopifolium (hyssop-leaf thoroughwort)
Eupatorium hyssopifolium is a finely textured native perennial that brings a cloud of white blooms to the late-summer landscape. Narrow, threadlike leaves give the plant a light, airy appearance, while the branching stems rise 2–4 feet tall and carry clusters of small white flower heads from August into October.
It performs best in full sun to part sun and dry to average, well-drained soils, and is especially well adapted to sandy or gravelly sites where competition from more aggressive plants is limited. In New England it is often found growing alongside species such as Schizachyrium scoparium, Solidago nemoralis, and Lespedeza capitata, forming part of dry meadow and open savanna communities.
Despite its delicate look, hyssop-leaved thoroughwort is an excellent wildlife plant. The late-season flowers provide nectar and pollen for a wide range of native bees, wasps, and butterflies, including Bombus impatiens, Lasioglossum spp., and migrating Danaus plexippus (monarch). Like other members of the genus Eupatorium, it also supports several moth species whose larvae feed on the foliage. For gardeners working with sunny, lean soils, this species adds a fine-textured layer to plantings while quietly supporting a busy late-season pollinator community.
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photo by Choess
Eupatorium hyssopifolium (hyssop-leaf thoroughwort)
type: Perennial sun needs: Full to part sun water needs: Average to dry height: 3' plant spacing: 1/sq ft bloom time: Aug-Oct bloom color: White Salt tolerant. Some salt exposure should not be fatal to the plant but some leaf burning may still occur. Deer resistant (please note that does not mean deer proof). Can grow in a container Can handle roadside conditions
