EUPATORIUM SEEDS
Attracts butterflies - Easy to grow - Long-lasting cut flowers - Combine with
Ornamental Grasses,
Obedience Plant,
Stokesia and
Russian Sage
PR6226 HARDY AGERATUM SEEDS
Eupatorium coelestinum
These 2-3 foot tall perennials produce bright blue-violet flower heads (of up to 70 1/2 inch blooms) in summer and fall which look nearly identical to the annual ageratum. Butterflies love them and they are excellent cut flowers. Spreads readily by rhizomes, so be sure to plant it where it can either be controlled or allowed to spread in a naturalized setting. Hardy ageratum looks especially nice when grown with ornamental grasses, Obedience Plant, Stokesia, Russian Sage or some of the taller asters. Winter hardy to zone 6. Packet is 100 seeds.
PR921 JOE-PYE WEED SEEDS
Eupatorium maculatum atropurpureum "Glow"
This North Eastern U.S. native grows 5-7 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide and produces enormous 18 inch heads of wine-red fragrant flowers in summer and early fall. They are loved by butterflies and are excellent for fresh cut or dried arrangements. The crushed leaves carry a vanilla fragrance and are arranged in whorls along purplish stems. Likes full sun and moist soil. This is a magnificent plant that will likely be the highlight of your garden for years to come. Winter hardy to zone 3. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 600 seeds.
How to Plant EUPATORIUM SEEDS Seeds
Sow in peat pots or cell packs, press into soil and barely cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 70° F., germination is usually within 4 weeks. If not, put container inside a zip-lock bag and place in the refrigerator for 4 weeks. Remove and return to 70° F. until germination occurs. Comments: Full or part sun, light shade in hottest climates. Rich soil, plenty of water. Flowers are nectar rich and are among the best blooms for attracting butterflies.
