Eutrochium fistulosum (Albidum Group) 'Massive White'
eupatorium 'Massive White'
'Massive White' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with sharply pointed, yellow-green leaves and sturdy stems up to 3m in height. Large heads of fluffy white flowers are borne from early or midsummer to early autumn
Synonyms
Eupatorium maculatum 'Album'Eupatorium fistulosum 'Album'
see moreEupatorium purpureum subsp. maculatum 'Album'
Eupatorium fistulosum f. albidum 'Massive White'
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | White | Green | |
Autumn | Yellow Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
A small genus of five flowering herbaceous perennial species native to North America. Erect, stout stems carry lance-shaped leaves and terminal large, fluffy clusters of many small, pink, sometimes white flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist soil in sun or part shade; prefers alkaline soil
Propagation
Propagate by softwood basal stem cuttings or division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Prairie planting
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back at the end of the season
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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