Fragrant Mist Flower, White Mistflower, Shrubby Boneset, White Boneset, Thoroughwort, Barba de Viejo
Eupatorium havanense

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Eupatorium (yoo-puh-TOR-ee-um)
Species: havanense (hav-an-EN-see)

Synonym:Eupatorium ageratifolium

Synonym:Ageratina havanensis

Synonym:Eupatorium texense

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage
Deciduous

Other details
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds