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Eupatorium capillifolium - (Lam.)Small.

Common Name Dogfennel
Family Asteraceae
USDA hardiness 3-10
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Borders of woods, clearings, fields and roadsides[43]. Disturbed areas, mainly in sandy soils in Texas[274].
Range Eastern N. America - New Jersey to Vancouver, south to Florida.
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Weed Potential Yes
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Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Eupatorium capillifolium Dogfennel


USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA NRCS. Wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Eupatorium capillifolium Dogfennel
James H. Miller @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Miller, J.H. and K.V. Miller. 2005. Forest plants of the southeast and their wildlife uses. University of Georgia Press, Athens.

 

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Summary

Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early fall, Late fall, Mid fall. Form: Upright or erect.


Physical Characteristics

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Eupatorium capillifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Stings

The entire plant is applied externally as a remedy for the bites of reptiles and insects[61].

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Other Uses

Repellent  Strewing

The plant is used as a strewing herb and to discourage insects[61].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species but, judging by its habitat, it should be hardy in Britain. Other members of this genus succeed in ordinary well-drained but moisture retentive garden soil in sun or part shade[200]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. An aggressive and weedy species[43]. Special Features: North American native, Invasive.

References   Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame and only just cover the seed. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer. Division in spring or autumn[111]. Very easy, the clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions.

Other Names

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Native Range

NORTHERN AMERICA: United States (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas) SOUTHERN AMERICA: Bahamas, Cuba

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Readers comment

Michael Adler   Thu Dec 15 2005

This plant has edible leaves, though not very palatable by itself. It has potential for use as a spice and I use it frequently for flavoring pickles. The same is true for E. compositifolium

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