Eupatorium perfoliatum 'Milk and Cookies'
Milk 'n Cookies boneset
A real showstopper for damp borders, this hardy perennial brings rich colour and structure with its chocolate-maroon foliage deepening as the season progresses. The upright stems create a strong vertical shape, making it a great choice for adding height and contrast among softer planting.
Eupatorium perfoliatum 'Milk and Cookies' produces clusters of fluffy, creamy-white flowers from summer into early autumn, creating a beautiful display against the dark leaves. The blooms are loved by bees, butterflies and other garden visitors, while the seed heads can be left standing through winter to provide extra interest and wildlife value.
Happy in moist, fertile soil, this versatile perennial is ideal for pond edges, rain gardens and mixed borders where it pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and naturalistic planting schemes.
Eupatorium perfoliatum 'Milk and Cookies' produces clusters of fluffy, creamy-white flowers from summer into early autumn, creating a beautiful display against the dark leaves. The blooms are loved by bees, butterflies and other garden visitors, while the seed heads can be left standing through winter to provide extra interest and wildlife value.
Happy in moist, fertile soil, this versatile perennial is ideal for pond edges, rain gardens and mixed borders where it pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and naturalistic planting schemes.
How to care for Eupatorium perfoliatum Milk and Cookies:
Plant in a sunny or lightly shaded spot with rich, moisture-retentive soil that still drains well. It is happiest when the ground stays consistently moist, making it a great choice for rain gardens, pond edges or areas that naturally hold a little extra water.
Water regularly during dry spells, especially while the plant is getting established, and add a layer of mulch in spring to help retain moisture and keep roots cool.
Remove faded flowers if you prefer a tidier look, or leave the seed heads standing for winter interest and wildlife. Cut the stems back in late winter or early spring before fresh growth appears, then watch as the distinctive dark foliage returns for another season of colour.
Water regularly during dry spells, especially while the plant is getting established, and add a layer of mulch in spring to help retain moisture and keep roots cool.
Remove faded flowers if you prefer a tidier look, or leave the seed heads standing for winter interest and wildlife. Cut the stems back in late winter or early spring before fresh growth appears, then watch as the distinctive dark foliage returns for another season of colour.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
