Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus (Barratt) R.M. King & H. Rob.

Scientific Name: Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus (Barratt) R.M. King & H. Rob.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Asterales / Asteraceae / Compositae / Eutrochium Raf./ Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus (Barratt) R.M. King & H. Rob.

<i>Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus</i> (Barratt) R.M. King & H. Rob.
General Information
Usda SymbolEUFI2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsEUFI2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus (Barratt) R.M. King & H. Rob..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-28
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum50
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)16
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSummer
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)6.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound2000000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus</i> (Barratt) R.M. King & H. Rob.

<i>Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus</i> (Barratt) R.M. King & H. Rob.

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