Joe Pye Weed

Eupatorium Purpureum

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Overview

Joe Pye Weed, Eupatorium purpureum, is a robust perennial, thriving in USDA zones 4-9 and reaching heights of 4-7 feet with a spread of 2-4 feet. It showcases fluffy, mauve-pink flower clusters atop tall stems with whorled, lance-shaped leaves. This native plant prefers full sun to part shade and moist, fertile soil, and blooms from mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies and beneficial insects. Ideal for meadow-style landscapes and pollinator gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 4–8Climate Temperate

Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) — and blooms from mid-summer to early fall

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: High
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 5–7 Ft.
Mature width: 2–4 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) — It showcases fluffy, mauve-pink flower clusters atop tall stems with whorled, lance-shaped leaves; with a, image 74

Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) — thriving in USDA zones 4-9 and reaching heights of 4-7 feet with a spread of 2-4 feet; and blooms from, image 73

Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) — This native plant prefers full sun to part shade and moist; it's an excellent choice for naturalistic, image 75

Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) — and blooms from mid-summer to early fall; thriving in USDA zones 4-9 and reaching heights of 4-7 feet with a, image 76

Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) — attracting butterflies and beneficial insects; is a stately perennial native to North America, image 77

Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) — Ideal for meadow-style landscapes and pollinator gardens; these flower heads can span up to 12 inches across, image 78

Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) — revered for its statuesque height and ability to attract butterflies and pollinators; making it a dominant, image 81

Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) — scientifically named Eupatorium purpureum; lavender and purple flowers in the garden, image 79

Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) — is a stately perennial native to North America; attracting butterflies and beneficial insects, image 80

Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) — This striking plant typically reaches an impressive 4 to 7 feet in height when mature; or as a backdrop in, image 82

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