White Thoroughwort
Eupatorium album
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AL, DE, FL, GA and 11 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
White thoroughwort is a native perennial that produces clusters of small white flowers from summer through fall. It grows in an upright, somewhat bushy form and attracts numerous pollinators during its extended bloom period.
In an HOA neighborhood
White Thoroughwort is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, foundation.
- Can appear somewhat wild or informal in growth habit
- May self-seed if not deadheaded
Wildlife value
This plant is excellent for supporting bees, butterflies, and beetles with its long flowering season. The dense flower clusters provide abundant nectar and pollen from July through October.
Common questions
- How much sun does White Thoroughwort need?
- White Thoroughwort grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does White Thoroughwort bloom?
- White Thoroughwort blooms in July, August, September, and October.
- Where is White Thoroughwort native?
- White Thoroughwort (Eupatorium album) is native to AL, DE, FL, GA and 11 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does White Thoroughwort attract?
- White Thoroughwort draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is White Thoroughwort HOA-friendly?
- White Thoroughwort is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate 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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