Eupatorium 'Chocolate' has chocolate leaves with deep shiny purple stems. The dark leaves makes a wonderful contrast to the explosion of white flowers in September and October. This is a selection of a North American native found growing in wooded areas from Nova Scotia to Saskatchewan. It is an excellent butterfly plant and makes a choice background plant for a woodland garden. This plant is toxic when eaten by people or animals.
- Height: 91 - 122 cm (36 - 48 in)
- Spread: 76 - 91 cm (30 - 36 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4
- Sun or Shade: partial shade
- Bloom Time: late summer to early Fall
- Leaf Colour: brown
- Bloom Colour: white
- Critter Resistance: deer
- Nature Attraction: butterflies
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Eupatorium 'Chocolate' is easy to grow in average well drained soil in light shade. Many websites say it will grow in full sun but we have found the leaves scorch even with lots of moisture. It likes a rich soil with lots of organic matter worked into the soil.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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