Eupatorium maculatum
Spotted Joe Pye Weed
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-10
A very erect, clump forming perennial with attractive seed heads. Very showy in bloom with lightly scented, mauve-pink flowers.
Height
4-6 Feet
Spread
3 Feet
Color
Pink/Red
Interesting Notes
The common name comes from the dark purple spots on the stems.
Bloom Time
july-september
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Good for damp areas.
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae), White Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia ), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans), Prairie Drop Seed Grass (Sporobolus heterolepis), Tussock Sedge (Carex stricta), Gray's Sedge (Carex grayi)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Fragrant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist |
