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    Eutrochium purpureum

    Also Known As

    • Eupatorium purpureum
    • Joe-Pye Weed

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Eutrochium purpureum plant details

    Eutrochium purpureum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eutrochium purpureum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eutrochium purpureum

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This robust cousin is from the taller side of the family (up to 6 or 7 ft.), and shares the wine red stem coloring of its smaller kin. Eupatorium purpureum features a stately carriage with broad, domed heads hosting purple-mauve flowers. It's tough, reliable and effective for the back of the border. Hardy to zone 4.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    The large pink flowers of the Sweet Joe Pye are much sought after by Monarchs, Swallowtails and many other butterflies. The highly textured leaves look great all summer long. Eupatorium purpureum thrives in semi-shaded woodlands, woodland edges, and in full sun. This is an excellent garden and border plant! Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    This thing is huge reaching 3m in height, leaves are vanilla scented when bruised and flowers are typical for the genus. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    An eastern wildflower much prized in England. Very large terminal, domed rose-pink to purplish flower heads are borne on strong stems mid-summer through fall. The medium green lanceolate leaves form elegant architectural whorls. Good cut flower and a butterfly plant. Likes to grow near water. 4’-6’ feet tall and wide.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Eutrochium purpureum plant

    How to Grow Eutrochium purpureum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Eutrochium maculatum 'Gateway'

    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
    Photo of Eutrochium maculatum 'Gateway' form by Fantastic Plants
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    Eutrochium maculatum 'Glutball'

    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
    Photo of Eutrochium maculatum 'Glutball' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Eutrochium fistulosum

    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
    Photo of Eutrochium fistulosum flower by Prairie Nursery
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    Eutrochium dubium 'Baby Joe' PP20320

    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
    Photo of Eutrochium dubium 'Baby Joe' PP20320 flower by Kristine Paulus
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    Eutrochium purpureum 'Red Giant'

    aka Eupatorium purpureum 'Red Giant', Red Giant Joe Pye Weed

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7'

    Width: 7'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Eutrochium purpureum 'Red Giant' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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