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Eutrochium dubium 'Baby Joe' PP20320

Also Known As

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

size

H: 36"
W: 24"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Eutrochium dubium 'Baby Joe' PP20320 plant details

Eutrochium dubium 'Baby Joe' PP20320 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eutrochium dubium 'Baby Joe' PP20320

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 36 IN tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, compact, cottage garden, easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eutrochium dubium 'Baby Joe' PP20320

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Eupatorium dubium 'Baby Joe' is a little known shorter species of Joe-Pye weed native to moist soils of eastern North America. 'Baby Joe' arrives hot on the heals of 'Little Joe'. You can guess where this is going: 'Baby Joe' is even shorter measuring in at between 24 and 30 inches compared with 'Little Joe's' four feet. The large, dome-shaped flower heads hold masses of lavender flowers which are real butterfly magnets. If you don't yet know the Joe-Pye weeds, here's an excellent place to start. Tolerant of light shade.