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Boneset, Thoroughwort

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Boneset, Thoroughwort - EUPPER
Eupatorium perfoliatum

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Price: $3.50

The leaves of Boneset are diamond shaped and the stem goes through the centre of the leaves making a bit of a cup. The leaves turn purple in the fall and the white umbel flower is attractive in the late summer.


Colour: White	Blooms: August-October	Height (cm): 90-120
Sun: Full	Soil: All	Moisture: Wet

Other traits: Herbal, Medicinal, Boneset tea was a traditional Native American remedy for feverish conditions. Used to help fight nasty influenza viruses “break bone fevers” in the civil war and to help; ward off infection, cure fevers, improve indigestion, and treat malaria and typhoid fever. Herbalists today still use it for feverish colds, because it encourages perspiration which helps stimulate immune system. Caution this herb is to be used in small quantity and for a short period of time only. Research has shown potential for treating cancer.

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Attracts Butterflies	Resists Deer	Attracts Songbirds
Penetrates Clay	Attracts Ducks	Tolerates Dry Conditions
Attracts Hummingbirds	Tolerates Walnuts	Benefits Watergardens

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Boneset, Thoroughwort - EUPPEREupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset, Thoroughwort - EUPPER
Eupatorium perfoliatum