Joe Pye Weed
Uses:
- Cottage Garden
- Borders
- Container Gardens
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flowers
- Low Maintenance
Sunlight:
- Full Sun With Shade
- At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight
Growing Zones:
- 3-9
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Joe Pye Weed is a native perennial known for its tall stature and large, domed clusters of pink to purple flowers that bloom in late summer to early fall, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. It is perfect for planting in wildflower gardens, along pond edges, or at the back of borders, where its height can provide a striking backdrop.
About Joe Pye Weed
Genus
Eutrochium
Species
Eutrochium dubium, Eutrochium fistulosum, Eutrochium maculatum, Eutrochium purpureum
Family
Asteraceae
Common Names:
Greek Valerian,Charity Plant
Native To:
North America
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Herbaceous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
4-8
Flower Color:
Pink and purple
Flower Bloom Time:
Summer, Fall
Growth Habit:
Upright, Compact
Attracts:
Butterflies
Tolerates:
Deer, winter
Resists:
Deer, rabbit