White snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate') yew-pah-TOR-ee-um roo-GO-sum Genus:  Eupatorium The deliciously colored maroon-brown leaves contrast nicely with neighboring plants through the season. Pure white flowerheads bloom in midsummer and stay open well into autumn. Care:  Grow in a mixed border in moist soil and full sun or partial shade. It is generally maintenance free, but may need staking in rich soil. Propagation:  Sow seed in a cold frame in spring; divide hardy species and take softwood cuttings of tender species in spring. Problems:  Rust, powdery mildew, white smut, Cercospora and Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight, snail, slugs.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Native, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color White Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders Style Cottage Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials