Nomenclature

Common Name:

roundleaf thoroughwort, false horehound,

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Eupatorium rotundifolium

Family:

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Plant Specifics

Form:

flower

Size:

3-4 ft tall 

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

white

Fruit Color:

NA

Phenology:

winter dormant

Noted For:

Showy Flowers

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Wildflower garden especially in sunny moist areas.

Considerations:

Said to spread easily from seed to the extent that it can become hard to control.

Availability:

Seed

Propagation:

Seed.

Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

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Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Somewhat long very dry periods

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand, Clay, Loam

Soil pH:

Circumneutral

Suitable to Grow In:

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators, Caterpillars, Birds, Mammals

Attracts many pollinators, especially important for native bees.



  • Birds and other wildlife consume fruit. 


Native Habitats:

Moist flatwoods.

Natural Range in Florida:

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