Joe Pye Weed - Eupatorium maculatum 'Atropurpureum'
Gigantic domed clusters of small purple-pink flowers are held on tall, self-supporting red stems with lance-shaped, bright green leaves from July to September. This majestic perennial will give height and drama to a moist border, wildlife or bog garden in sun or partial shade. It needs space to spread and will self-seed freely.
Water Needs:
High
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Attributes:
Cut Flowers
Long Bloom Time
Showy Flowers
Landscape Uses:
Border
Mass Planting
Specimen
Wet Areas
Garden Styles:
Cottage
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Plant Types:
Height:
5-10'
Spread:
36-48"
Flower Colors:
Pink
Flower Seasons:
Summer
Fall
Special Features:
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Habits:
Upright
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 3
Grows is a wide variety of soil types, but needs to be moist to wet. Cut back and compost the stems after flowering. Remove unwanted seedlings as they appear.