False Boneset
Brickellia eupatorioides
Last reviewed: June 2026
Brickellia eupatorioides (False Boneset) is a native wildflower blooming white flowers from June through November across the southeastern and south-central United States. This drought-tolerant perennial attracts butterflies and moths in sunny garden locations.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, FL and 17 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
False Boneset is a drought-tolerant native perennial that produces clusters of small white to pale pink flowers from summer through fall. This upright plant forms narrow clumps and provides months of blooms with minimal water requirements.
Growing False Boneset
Grow False Boneset in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 48 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
False Boneset is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- May flop without support
- Best in less formal zones
Wildlife value
The long flowering season attracts numerous butterflies and moths, making it valuable for pollinator gardens. The extended bloom period from June through November provides nectar when many other plants have finished flowering.
Common questions
- When does Brickellia eupatorioides bloom?
- False Boneset blooms from June through November, providing late-season nectar when many other native plants have finished flowering.
- What pollinators visit False Boneset?
- Brickellia eupatorioides attracts butterflies and moths, making it valuable for supporting native pollinator populations throughout its extended bloom period.
- Where is False Boneset native?
- This species is native to 21 states across the southeastern and south-central United States, from New Jersey south to Florida and west to Arizona and Texas.
- What growing conditions does Brickellia eupatorioides prefer?
- False Boneset thrives in full sun to partial sun with low to moderate water requirements, making it well-suited for xeriscaping and low-maintenance native gardens.
- Is False Boneset HOA-friendly?
- False Boneset is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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