Deciduous Perennial Upright, Clump-Forming in the Asteraceae Family
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A patented Boneset bred for dramatic chocolate-red foliage that deepens in full sun, topped by milky white flower clusters that pollinators flock to.
Eupatorium perfoliatum 'Blind Date' is a patented Boneset selection bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens in Hebron, IL, continuing the same breeding line that produced 'Milk n' Cookies' and 'Polished Brass.' Its chocolate-red foliage is most intense in full sun, fading toward green in part shade, and shifts to orange-red tones in fall. From July into September, flat clusters of milky white flowers top each vigorous, upright stem, reaching 4 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 5 feet wide. Give it full sun to partial shade and soil that stays consistently moist to wet for the best color and performance.
Pros
Striking chocolate-red foliage, most intense in full sun
Vigorous, upright habit reaching 4 to 6 feet
Milky white flowers draw bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Tolerates consistently moist to wet soil
Cons
Foliage color fades toward green in part shade; best color needs full sun
A patented Boneset bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, continuing the breeding line that produced 'Milk n' Cookies' and 'Polished Brass'
Chocolate-red spring and summer foliage shifting to orange-red in fall
Milky white flower clusters from July into September
Plant Data
Mature Size
4 - 6 feet
tall. 24 - 60 inches
wide.
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium - Wet
Zones
3a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Colorful Foliage, Deciduous, Full Sun, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Pond, Popular For Fall, Shade Tolerant, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant
Bloom Period
July To September
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Chocolate-Red
Commonly Planted with...
Pair with ornamental grasses, native asters, and other moisture-loving perennials for a layered planting with contrasting foliage color and extended late-season bloom.
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