species 31,099 observations
Dogfennel
Eupatorium capillifolium
Field notes
Supports All
184
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Salt Marsh Moth, Dusky Groundling, Dichomeris aglaia, Unmarked Plume Moth
35
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Boneset Stem Midge
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Keeled Treehopper, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Pissonotus binotatus, Narrow-headed Marsh Fly
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Assembly Moth, Common Buckeye, Oblique Streaktail, Monarch
140
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
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial Weed
From NC State Extension.