Ageratina occidentalis Western snakeroot (Compositae)

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Ageratina occidentalis
Western snakeroot
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The Ageratina occidentalis plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Western snakeroot. Some home gardeners know the variety as Eupatorium occidentalis.

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Latin Name:  Ageratina occidentalis
Common Name:  Western snakeroot
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Hook.)R.King.&H.Robinson.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.7   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame, only just covering the seed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring.

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