Eupatorium mohrii, commonly called Mohr's thoroughwort, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the family Asteraceae native to the southeastern and south-central states of the United States, in the coastal plain from Virginia to Texas. It has also been found in the Dominican Republic.Eupatorium mohrii is a perennial herb up to 100 cm (40 inches) tall and are producing tuberous rhizomes. As with other species of Eupatorium, the inflorescences contain a large number of tiny white flower heads, each with 5 disc florets but no ray florets. It forms hybrids with Eupatorium serotinum and Eupatorium rotundifolium.Eupatorium mohrii grows in moist areas, edges of ponds, and sandy soils.
How to keep Eupatorium Mohrii.
Pruning
Mohr's thoroughwort is a plant with clusters of small white flowers and a bushy, upright growth habit. To encourage a fuller shape and improve air circulation, it's best to prune it in early spring. This also helps in removing dead stems and enhancing the plant's resistance to disease. Every few years, consider a more severe pruning to rejuvenate older plants, ensuring they maintain optimal health and appearance.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Eupatorium
- Family
- Asteraceae
Other names.
