Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Boneset
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Certified Organic
This North American native has traditionally been used medicinally in many ways. It grows in upright clumps with fuzzy, umbel-like clusters of white flowers. The stem appears to be growing through the center of the long, tapered leaves, hence the Latin name Eupatorium perfoliatum. This suggested to herbalists of the past that the plant would be useful in setting bones, so its leaves were wrapped with bandages around splints. However, it was mainly used as a sweat-inducer and fever-breaker. Dried leaves and flowers can be made into a tea or tincture to treat colds.
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Growing instructions
Requires cold stratification. Surface sow and press lightly into the soil in early fall for overwintering. If sowing in spring, start indoors about 3 weeks before last frost by mixing seeds with a moistened starting medium in sealed plastic bag and refrigerating for 30 days. Check periodically for moisture. Sow seeds either in a greenhouse or warm indoor location, or direct sow outdoors. Keep moist until seedlings are well established.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 80 |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 7-21 days |
| Width at Maturity | 6-12" |
| Height at Maturiry | 48" |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 2345678910 |
| Sun Conditions | Full to Partial Sun |
| Planting Depth | 0" |
| Row Spacing | 12-18" |
| Plant Spacing | 12" |
