Eupatorium purpureum : Widespread in Eurasia and and South Africa

Purple Eupatorium is a popular plant. Summer residents and designers like it. It's easy to care for, looks good, and resists pests and diseases.

Eupatorium purpureum belongs to the Asteraceae family. Its leaves look like hemp. Hemp used to be called "hemp." This plant came from North America. It grows in the wild there. It also grows in Eurasia and South Africa. In our country, it's common in both Europe and Asia. It has many local names.

In one area, it's called shaposhnik, hemp, or dead nettle. Elsewhere, it might be hemp noble, horse mane, or sedach. It thrives in different places. It grows well in forests, meadows, and by rivers. It's very easy to grow. It spreads quickly and forms large groups.

This plant is a tall, leafy shoot. It can grow up to 2 meters high. The stem is straight and strong. It doesn't branch much. It has large, green leaves with purple veins. The roots are strong. They support the plant as it grows bigger and heavier.

The best part is the purple flowers. They stay on the plant for a long time.