eupatorium dubium 'little joe' (joe pye weed)
$14.95
- a compact cultivar dome-shaped heads of showy, rose-purple flowers
- coarse, dark green leaves on rigid stems
- a must for the butterfly garden
- bloom time: summer
- zone 4
- height 90-120cm
- spread 60-90cm
- colour pink
- often late to emerge in the spring, they grow best in an average, medium to wet, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade
- very adaptable to most conditions and become drought tolerant once established
- in full sun and extended dry periods leaves may scorch
- pinch back stems in June to encourage a more compact, bushy plant
- if planted in deep shade, eupatorium will become leggy and require staking
- the overall height and width of eupatorium can vary depending on its growing conditions
- spent flowers can be left for winter interest and food for birds
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts birds
- attracts butterflies
- fast growing
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
- fragrant
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)