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Eutrochium maculatum 'Glutball'

Also Known As

  • Eupatorium maculatum 'Glutball'
  • Glutball Joe Pye Weed

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 5'-8'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Eutrochium maculatum 'Glutball' plant details

Eutrochium maculatum 'Glutball' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eutrochium maculatum 'Glutball'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, naturalizing, rain garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eutrochium maculatum 'Glutball'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

German selection of Josef Pye Weed as it is known there. Big heads of pink-purple flowers in lmid to ate summer atop stems that can reach 8' or even more. Perfect with the dark-toned foliage. Rain gardens? This is the the Rain Gartenmeister as it loves a rich moist to wet soil.

Gardening facts about Eutrochium maculatum 'Glutball' plant

How to Grow Eutrochium maculatum 'Glutball'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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