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False Boneset

Brickellia eupatorioides, Asteraceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Black Prairie CloverDalea frutescens
Nitrogen Fixation
Furrowed MelilotMelilotus sulcatus
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Large-flowered BrickellbushBrickellia grandiflora

Congeneric brickellia species show strong competitive inhibition

Uses

Functions

Specialist Moth Host PlantSmall Native Bee Nectar SourceParasitic Wasp HabitatBeneficial Fly AttractorFall Pollinator SupportButterfly Migration Fuel

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Respiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does False Boneset grow in?

False Boneset grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for False Boneset?

Good companions for False Boneset include Black Prairie Clover, Furrowed Melilot.

Design guilds with False Boneset and see companion relationships visually.

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