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Eutrochium purpureum 'Red Giant'
Also Known As
- Eupatorium purpureum 'Red Giant'
- Red Giant Joe Pye Weed
Plant type
perennial, aquatic
size
- H: 7'
- W: 7'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Eutrochium purpureum 'Red Giant' plant details
Eutrochium purpureum 'Red Giant' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees 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 Eutrochium purpureum 'Red Giant'
- Plant type: perennial aquatic
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 7 FT wide, 7 FT tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eutrochium purpureum 'Red Giant'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Eutrochium purpureum 'Red Giant'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Eupatorium maculatum 'Gateway', Eutrochium maculatum var. maculatum, Joe Pye Weed
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun
- even moisture
aka Eupatorium maculatum 'Glutball', Glutball Joe Pye Weed
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
aka Eupatorium fistulosum, Giant Joe-Pye Weed, Queen of the Meadow
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
aka Eupatorium dubium 'Baby Joe', Eupatorium purpureum 'Baby Joe', Baby Joe Coastal Plain Joe-Pye Weed, Baby Joe Dwarf Joe-Pye-Weed, Baby Joe Eastern Joe Pye Weed
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 36"
Width: 24"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
aka Eupatorium maculatum, Joe-Pye-Weed
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-7'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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