Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Placeholder

    Eutrochium maculatum 'Big Umbrella'

    Also Known As

    • Eupatorium maculatum 'Big Umbrella'
    • Eupatorium maculatum 'Big Umbrellas'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Eutrochium maculatum 'Big Umbrella' plant details

    Eutrochium maculatum 'Big Umbrella' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer burgundy and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eutrochium maculatum 'Big Umbrella'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in summer
    Uses: clumping, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, mass-planting

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eutrochium maculatum 'Big Umbrella'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This selection of Joe Pye Weed, discovered at Mt. Cuba, has reached dramatic proportions in a moist spot near our retail area. It easily topped 6' in height with clusters of dusky rose wine flowers that were well over 1' across. Almost everyone who sees this guy, comments on its distinctive display

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Eutrochium maculatum 'Big Umbrella' plant

    How to Grow Eutrochium maculatum 'Big Umbrella'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • burgundy

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    See other plant types of Eutrochium for your garden

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    View Plant
    +7 more Eutrochium
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved