Boneset

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seeds

0.1g: $2.60; Item: 4484-A
0.4g: $5.00; Item: 4484-B
2g: $10.25; Item: 4484-C
8g: $26.95; Item: 4484-D

Eupatorium perfoliatum
Open pollinated.

Perennial to Zone 3. This native wildflower is easy to distinguish when not in flower by the stem that appears to grow through fused leaves, hence another common name, Thoroughwort. Tiny white flowers in fuzzy clusters top the 4–6' plants in late summer; an important food source for native bees.

The name comes from its historical use to soothe “bonebreak fever,” now known as dengue fever. More recent German research indicates it may act as an immune stimulant. The bitter tea of aerial parts in bud or bloom can be used in moderation as a tonic or for colds, coughs and flus; in excess it is emetic and laxative.

Plant 3' apart in moist soil and full sun to dappled shade.

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Boneset

bare-root plants

ships in spring

Quick Details

Hybrid Status: open pollinated
Lifecycle: perennial
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Hardy to Zone: 3

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Compare with other Boneset

Variety	Product Type	Hybrid Status	Lifecycle	Hardy to Zone
Boneset	seeds	open pollinated	perennial	3
Boneset Organic	bare-root plants		perennial	3

Additional Information

Herbs

See Herb Chart for uses and cultural information.

About medicinal herbs: Archeological evidence dates the medicinal use of herbs back 60,000 years to the Neanderthals. 85% of the world’s population employ herbs as medicines, and 40% of pharmaceuticals in the U.S. contain plant-derived materials. Fewer than 10% of higher plant species have been investigated for their medicinal components. Interest in traditional herbal remedies continues to grow.

Statements about medicinal use of plants have not been evaluated by the FDA, and should not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any ailment. Before using or ingesting any medicinal plant, consult a healthcare practitioner familiar with botanical medicine.

Takinagawa Burdock and Resina Calendula, as well as oats, mammoth red clover and alfalfa in the Farm Seed section, also have medicinal uses. Medicinal herbs such as black cohosh, licorice, and many more are available as plants, and shipped in the spring with orders from our perennial plants warehouse.

Culture: Some herbs are customarily grown from divisions because they cannot come true from seed, such as scented thymes and flavored mints. Some require fall sowing of fresh seed, such as sweet cicely and angelica.

Using herbs: Drying herbs at home is not difficult. Whole leaves retain their flavor at least a year. To substitute fresh herbs for dried in cooking, use triple the dried quantity called for in a recipe.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.

Our Seeds are Non-GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.

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