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Tall Boneset
Eupatorium altissimum
In the United States:
Native
· also called Tall Thoroughwort
Late-summer to early-fall blooming herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family producing clusters of small white flowers that supply nectar and pollen to honey bees and other foragers when many other resources have declined. Plants reach 2-6 feet tall and tolerate a range of soils including drier sites. Attractive to a variety of bees, wasps, flies, and butterflies.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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