Eupatorium rugosum Braunlaub

Eupatorium rugosum Braunlaub or Ageratina altissima has impressive foliage with large green leaves, tinged with brown at the beginning of the growing season. These leaves are deciduous and give a bushy shape to the plant.

On tall and flexible reddish stems, clusters of small white flowers tinged with brown bloom from August to September. Sometimes called soft-leaved Eupatorium, it can reach a height of 1 metre (3 feet) at maturity. It is native to the eastern part of North America.

This plant, also known as Eupatorium ageratoides Braunlaub, is very hardy and vigorous, and it is melliferous (attracts butterflies and bees). Its decorative flowers can be used for making bouquets. The plant can be planted as a specimen, as a background plant, or in flower beds, baskets, and even along the edge of a pond.