Fall Boneset
Eupatorium serotinum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–60" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 28 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles, wasps, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Fall boneset is a tall native perennial that produces clusters of small white flowers from summer through fall. It forms upright clumps and can spread gradually to create colonies, making it useful for naturalizing larger areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Fall Boneset takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Can appear weedy and unkempt
- Spreads aggressively and may look wild
- Very tall growth may seem unmaintained
Wildlife value
This plant is excellent for late-season pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, beetles, wasps, and flies when many other flowers have finished blooming. It's particularly valuable for migrating monarch butterflies in fall.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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