Boneset - Seeds & Bare Root Plant
Eupatorium perfoliatum
A tea made from Boneset leaves is one of the strongest plant medicines we produce at Whaleback Nursery. Also known as Thoroughwort for its ability to stimulate immune response, this native plant is a standout wildflower for damper areas. Its unique perfoliate leaves—where the stem bisects the leaf—add an intriguing texture to the garden. In late summer, delicate clusters of white flowers bloom for nearly two months, attracting pollinators and adding a soft elegance to wet meadows or naturalized areas.
While Boneset thrives in moist, sandy soils and full sun, we’ve also found it grows well in drier soils and part shade, making it a versatile addition to many garden spaces.
Seeds require cold stratification to germinate—read this quick article to learn how to accomplish this.
Hardiness: Zone 3-8
Soil: Moist, sandy
Light: Full to part shade
Options:
Packet of approximately 50 seeds.
Bare Root Plants can be planted into loose soil in the fall or spring and kept moist until new growth emerges.
Eupatorium perfoliatum
A tea made from Boneset leaves is one of the strongest plant medicines we produce at Whaleback Nursery. Also known as Thoroughwort for its ability to stimulate immune response, this native plant is a standout wildflower for damper areas. Its unique perfoliate leaves—where the stem bisects the leaf—add an intriguing texture to the garden. In late summer, delicate clusters of white flowers bloom for nearly two months, attracting pollinators and adding a soft elegance to wet meadows or naturalized areas.
While Boneset thrives in moist, sandy soils and full sun, we’ve also found it grows well in drier soils and part shade, making it a versatile addition to many garden spaces.
Seeds require cold stratification to germinate—read this quick article to learn how to accomplish this.
Hardiness: Zone 3-8
Soil: Moist, sandy
Light: Full to part shade
Options:
Packet of approximately 50 seeds.
Bare Root Plants can be planted into loose soil in the fall or spring and kept moist until new growth emerges.
Eupatorium perfoliatum
A tea made from Boneset leaves is one of the strongest plant medicines we produce at Whaleback Nursery. Also known as Thoroughwort for its ability to stimulate immune response, this native plant is a standout wildflower for damper areas. Its unique perfoliate leaves—where the stem bisects the leaf—add an intriguing texture to the garden. In late summer, delicate clusters of white flowers bloom for nearly two months, attracting pollinators and adding a soft elegance to wet meadows or naturalized areas.
While Boneset thrives in moist, sandy soils and full sun, we’ve also found it grows well in drier soils and part shade, making it a versatile addition to many garden spaces.
Seeds require cold stratification to germinate—read this quick article to learn how to accomplish this.
Hardiness: Zone 3-8
Soil: Moist, sandy
Light: Full to part shade
Options:
Packet of approximately 50 seeds.
Bare Root Plants can be planted into loose soil in the fall or spring and kept moist until new growth emerges.