Grow a cornerstone of traditional American herb gardens with our heirloom Boneset seeds. This important native perennial is known for its large, flat-topped clusters of fuzzy, white flowers that bloom from midsummer to early fall. Boneset is a fantastic plant for supporting wildlife, as its flowers are an absolute magnet for a wide variety of native bees and butterflies. With a long and storied history in Native American and folk herbalism, this is a must-have for any traditional medicinal or pollinator garden.
⭐ What you'll love
- Large, flat-topped clusters of fuzzy white flowers add unique texture.
- A powerhouse plant for attracting a huge diversity of native pollinators.
- A revered medicinal herb with a rich history in Native American traditions.
- A hardy native perennial that thrives in moist soils and rain gardens.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Days to Maturity: Blooms in the first or second year.
- USDA Zone: 3-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Stratification (Required): For spring planting, a 60-day cold stratification is recommended. Alternatively, sow seeds outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period.
- Sowing: After stratifying, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers consistently moist, fertile soil.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
Need help planning your garden? Download our seed starting resources:
Cottage Cutting Garden Handbook
Winter Sowing 101
Bloom Time Guide
Direct Sow Cottage Garden Plan
Cottage Garden Plans
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