Eupatorium altissimum 'Prairie Jewel'

Also Known As

Prairie Jewel Joe Pye Weed
Variegated Mist Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Eupatorium altissimum 'Prairie Jewel' plant details

Eupatorium altissimum 'Prairie Jewel' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eupatorium altissimum 'Prairie Jewel'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eupatorium altissimum 'Prairie Jewel'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A handsome cultivar, variegated foliage and clusters of flowers in late summer into fall. Great for that wet spot in your garden and only 3' tall. Full sun should make it happy ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

This tough ; attractive almost-native combines a white mist of late summer flowers with cream speckled foliage; handsome all season in border or wild garden. Sun/Med(notdry)

By: Forestfarm

Cream-speckled and mottled green foliage on this beautiful variegated selection of an Eastern Great Plains native. White flowers on plants 3' tall x 2' wide.