Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate'
White Snakeroot
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
This plant is valued for its dark, chocolate brown foliage. The white flowers are a great contrast to the foliage. A wonderful background for other perennials.
Height
36-48 Inches
Spread
24-36 Inches
Color
White
Interesting Notes
Illinois Nurserymen's Perennial Plant of the Year 2003
Bloom Time
September-October
When to Divide
spring, every 2-4 years
Good Companions
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Showy Geranium (Geranium magnificum), Oriental Lily (Lilium ), Helen's Flower (Helenium autumnale), Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum), Sweet Coneflower (Rudbeckia subtomentosa), Stonecrop (Sedum reflexum), False Sunflower (Helianthus ), Dwarf Oriental Lily (Lilium ), Daylily (Hemerocallis )Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Fragrant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Purple |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
