Ageratina altissima
WHITE SNAKE ROOT, RICH WEED
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: North America

Other Botanical Names: Ageratina ageratoides, A. altissimum, Batschia nivea, Eupatorium aboriginum, E. altissimum [illegit.], E. angustatum, E. boreale, Eupatorium deltoides [illegit.], E. E., E. frasieri, E. odoratum Walter [illegit.], E. roanense, E. rugosum, E. urticifolium, Kyrstenia aboriginum, K. altissima, K. angustata, K. borealis

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Ageratina altissima
WHITE SNAKE ROOT, RICH WEED
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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