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Elegant Feather
Sun or partial sun
48 - 84
Eupatorium capillifolium
Rating:
Not Available Online
Features
Feathery foliage sways gracefully in the wind
• Deer Resistant
• Low Maintenance
• Native to the Americas
Ornamental Characteristics
Flower Color:
None
Foliage Color:
Light Green
Garden Height:
48 - 84"; Tall
Spacing:
24 - 36"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.
Plant Needs
Duration:
Annual
Bloom Time:
Summer
Hardy Temp:
25°F (-4°C)
Exposure:
Sun or partial sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
Amazing in large combos or as a specimen in the landscape
Patent Information
Growing Tips
The species form of Eupatorium capillifolium can be an invasive weed. ‘Elegant Feather’ is a selected, sterile form of this plant. This means ‘Elegant Feather’ doesn’t produce seed and will not be invasive. ‘Elegant Feather’ will begin to look ragged as winter cold creeps in. Prune them back as stems become unsightly, or leave the stems alone entirely until they have become dry and brittle and then prune them off at ground level.
| Year | Award | Trial |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bronze Medal | University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners |
