eupatorium maculatum (joe pye weed) native
$13.95
- AKA Eupatoriadelphus maculatus, eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum
- flat-topped heads of purple-pink flowers
- sharp-toothed, coarse, dark green leaves on rigid, purple, spotted stems
- a must for the butterfly garden
- bloom time: summer
- eupatorium maculatum is still used for natural, herbal remedies
- zone 4
- height 150-175cm
- spread 60-120cm
- 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
- rabbit resistant
- deer resistant
- native to ontario
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)