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    Eutrochium dubium 'Little Joe' PP16122

    Also Known As

    • Eupatorium dubium 'Little Joe'
    • Eupatorium purpureum 'Little Joe'
    • Dwarf Joe Pye Weed
    • Little Joe Coastal Plain Joe Pye Weed
    • Little Joe Joe Pye Weed

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Eutrochium dubium 'Little Joe' PP16122 plant details

    Eutrochium dubium 'Little Joe' PP16122 is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender, pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eutrochium dubium 'Little Joe' PP16122

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender, pink and purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, clumping, cutting garden, dwarf

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eutrochium dubium 'Little Joe' PP16122

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This little known species of Joe-Pye weed is native to moist soils of eastern North America. Eupatorium 'Little Joe' has four foot tall stems clothed in whorls of green leaves and topped in midsummer with large, dome-shaped heads holding masses of lavender flowers that are a real bonanza for keeping butterflies at eye level. If you don’t yet know the Joe-Pye weeds, here’s an excellent place to start. Tolerant of light shade.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    While large enough (to 4') to show off its handsome mauve flowers, this almost-native doesn?t need to be staked like its 6-7' parent and the butterflies will enjoy as much as you! S-PSh/M-W PP16122 Conrad Pyle

    By: Forestfarm

    Easily grown in average to rich, medium moisture soils, compact 'Little Joe' blooms mid-summer to early fall. The large flower heads are mauve-pink, and on sunny days are just covered with butterflies. Handsome foliage and a strongly upright habit. Unbeatable for wild gardens, sunny pond edges, and mid-border.

    By: Select Seeds

    Short stature but a colorful butterfly magnet in late summer. Mauve-y pink flowers on strong stems; rugose (rough-textured) leaves deter deer.

    By: Deer Country Gardens

    A dwarf eupatorium that maxes out at only 3-4 feet, with the same tough, carefree disposition and masses of fuzzy pinkish mauve flowers in the last summer and early fall much beloved by butterflies. Not as dramatic as the regular giant sized versions, but more suited to a small garden. Zone 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Butterfly candy for your garden! Upright stems on this 3-5' (tall and wide) clumping perennial are crowned with dome shaped flower heads of rose lavender in late summer and early fall. This tough selection thrives in any soil and loves moisture…even wet areas in clay, great pondside! Deer resistant, easy.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Eutrochium dubium 'Little Joe' PP16122 plant

    How to Grow Eutrochium dubium 'Little Joe' PP16122

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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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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