This tall plant is crowned with purple-pink flowers in the late summer. It is an American native and tolerates a wide variety of environmental conditions. Its height and bloom time can be controlled by by pruning it back by half when it reaches about two to three feet.
Latin Name
Eutrochium maculatum
Family
Asteraceae
Also Known As
Spotted Joe Pye Weed Purple Boneset
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
July - August
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 6'
Max Spread: 2'
Uses
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Butterflies
Colors
Native Range
Eastern United States
History
Joe Pye weed was introduced to Europe by 1640, and was listed in the plant collector, John Bartram's, catalog by 1793.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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