Trumpetweed

Eutrochium fistulosum

Trumpetweed

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Eutrochium
Species:
Eutrochium fistulosum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6-8 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul, aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
Pink, Purple

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Three-lined Flower Moth (Schinia trifascia)

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), Brown-belted bumble bee (Bombus griseocollis), Brown-belted bumble bee (Bombus griseocollis), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Southern plains bumble bee (Bombus fraternus), Southern plains bumble bee (Bombus fraternus)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed into cold stratification. Germination occurs at 30/15 C temperature cycle. Germination is greater in light than dark.

Source: npn.rngr.net