species 111,513 observations
White Snakeroot
Ageratina altissima
Field notes
Supports All
267
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Leucospilapteryx venustella, Hitched Arches, North American Common Gray, Evergreen Bagworm Moth
7
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Boneset Flower Gall Midge, Neolasioptera eupatorii, Procecidocharoides penelope, Calycomyza eupatoriphaga
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Tupelo-blackjack Aphid, Zodion, Great Golden Digger Wasp, Inland Floodwater Mosquito
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Black-shouldered Drone Fly, Pure Green Sweat Bee, Transverse-banded Flower Fly
248
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.