Synonym(s)
Eupatorium hyssopifolium var. calcaratum
Uncasia hyssopifolia
Common Name
Hyssop-leaf thoroughwort
Hyssop-leaved boneset
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain

Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Dune grasslands and scrub, interdune swales, bogs, dry woodlands and barrens, riverside prairies, damp to dry clearings, old fields, and roadsides. Common in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont; rare in the mountains.
Wildlife value: Attracts bees, butterflies and birds. Host plant for Clymene moth. Birds enjoy seeds throughout winter
Notes: Deadhead after flowering if self-seeding is not desirable. Can be planted in difficult areas of the yard such as dry slopes and dry sandy areas
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
42
Nurseries that may carry live plant