Common Name
Roundleaf boneset
Roundleaf thoroughwort
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Bogs, wet flatwoods, interdune swales, dry to boggy clearings, old fields, and roadsides. In Virginia, common in the Coastal Plain; frequent in the outer Piedmont; infrequent to rare in the inner Piedmont and mountains.
Wildlife Value: The flowers attract large numbers of native bees as well as butterflies. Birds will eat the seeds.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Sandy
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Recommended for
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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