Asteraceae
White Boneset
Eupatorium serotinum
Other Common Names
late eupatorium
Plant Type
Herbaceous Wildflower
Life Cycle
Perennial
Typical Size
5 ft. tall
2 ft. wide
Tolerant of
Deer
Inolerant of
Poorly Drained Soil
Wildlife Benefits
Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Host plant for butterfly larvae, Fruit/seeds for birds
Leaves
Opposite
Flowers
Several flowers form a larger head
Fruit
Cypsela
Toxicity
Poisonous to mammals
USDA Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Exposure
Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Medium, Moist
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Native in South Carolina?
Yes
Plant Native Habitat
Prairie, savanna, meadow openings
Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)
Secure (G5)
Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)
Not Listed
Distribution Notes
Common in the South Carolina coastal plain and piedmont. Uncommon in the mountains.