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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Ageratina altissima is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from August to September. 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.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Eupatorium ageratoides. E. rugosum. E. urticaefolium,
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Diaphoretic Diuretic Febrifuge Odontalgic Stimulant Tonic Urinary
The root is diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, stimulant and tonic[257]. It has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea, gravel and urinary diseases[257]. It has also been used in herbal sweat baths to encourage sweating[257]. A decoction or infusion of the root has been taken to treat a fallen or inflamed womb[257]. The root has been chewed and held in the mouth as a treatment for toothache[257].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Succeeds in an ordinary well-drained but moisture retentive garden soil in sun or part shade[200]. There is some difference of opinion over the correct name for this species with some authorities using Eupatorium rugosum[K].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame, only just covering the seed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring.
Other Names
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Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Québec, Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan), United States (Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas (east), Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska (east), North Dakota (east), Oklahoma, South Dakota (east), Wisconsin, Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida (north), Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas (east))
Weed Potential
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.
Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not
in your area so it's worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed.
IUCN Red List
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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Author
(L.)R.M.King.&H.Rob.
Botanical References
200274
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