Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate'
Snakeroot
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Dense chocolate colored foliage
- Bright white flowers
- Blooms in September
- More shade tolerant than other eupatorium
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Garden
Mass Planting
Native
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to fertile soil and consistently moist to wet soil depending on the species. Grows best in full sun but tolerates light afternoon shade especially in hot summer climates. Cut plants back to the ground in winter.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 2 ft
Price Level 1: $24.99 ea.~#2
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Summer Bloomer
- Native
- Border or Bed
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Purple
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained

