This clumping perennial has upright stiff brown woody stems that form a compact rounded habit. It has grey-green nettle-like leaves and the small white tube-shaped white flower-heads appear in a terminal cluster from midsummer to early autumn.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9

Eupatorium rugosum is naturally found in eastern North America growing in woodlands in well drained fertile moist soils. It prefers a wind protected sunny to semi shaded position and is drought tender but frost tolerant. 

The White Snakeroot is grown for its bushy habit and its flowers. It is planted in herbaceous borders in small or cottage gardens and is used in woodland settings. It establishes in 2 to 3 years from division and is suitable for coastal regions. It is planted against a sunny wall or used in commercial sites. ID 2821

Eupatorium (ew-pa-TO-ree-um) rugosum (roo-GOH-sum)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)	
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family