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Bonset Seeds

CA$5.95

A tall, native medicinal plant with quiet strength and pollinator appeal

Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is a native North American perennial long valued in traditional herbal medicine. Recognizable by its upright habit and distinctive leaves that appear to be pierced by the stem, boneset produces clusters of soft white flowers in late summer that attract a wide range of pollinators.

Our own farm-grown Boneset seeds (Eupatorium perfoliatum) are offered for organic growing. All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free, and GMO-free.

Each package contains 50+ seeds.

A tall, native medicinal plant with quiet strength and pollinator appeal

Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is a native North American perennial long valued in traditional herbal medicine. Recognizable by its upright habit and distinctive leaves that appear to be pierced by the stem, boneset produces clusters of soft white flowers in late summer that attract a wide range of pollinators.

Our own farm-grown Boneset seeds (Eupatorium perfoliatum) are offered for organic growing. All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free, and GMO-free.

Each package contains 50+ seeds.

Why Grow Boneset?
Boneset is an important traditional medicinal plant that also plays a valuable ecological role in the garden. Its late-season flowers support pollinators when many other blooms have faded, and its upright form adds structure to meadow, wetland, and medicinal plantings. Growing boneset at home supports conservation by reducing pressure on wild populations while deepening connection to North American herbal traditions.

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PLANT DETAILS

Common Names
Boneset, American Bonset, Feverwort, Thouroughwort

Botanical Name
Eupatorium perfoliatum

Plant Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Native Range
North America, across eastern US & Canada

Life Cycle
Perennial

Hardiness Zone
3-9

Habit
To 6ft tall and 3ft wide. Clump forming perennial with clusters of wispy white flowers that are very attractive to butterflies. Stems are green with purple spots.

Sun & Soil Requirements
Prefers moist soil and part shade to full sun. Its natural habitat is along streams and marshes, but will tolerate drier conditions.

Germination & Sowing Instructions
Seeds can be surface sown or lightly pressed into the soil in fall or early spring, as light aids germination. Cold stratification improves germination rates. Transplant seedlings once established.

Growing & Care
Low maintenance once established. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistent soil moisture. Plants may be cut back in fall after flowering or left standing through winter for wildlife interest.

Harvesting
The aerial parts are harvested during the summer just before the flowers open. The roots can be harvested in the fall of the second or third year.

Culinary Uses
N/A

Medicinal Uses
Bonset has been used traditionally for as a diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-rheumatic. It is primarily used as a diuretic and kidney tonic to ease irritation of the urinary tract and remove stones. It has been used to encourage perspiration, support immune response, and ease respiratory congestion. It was commonly prepared as a hot infusion during colds and influenza.

Themes
Native Plant Garden, Apothecary Garden, Low Maintenance, Deer Resistant, Attracts Pollinators.