Eutrochium fistulosum

Also Known As

Eupatorium fistulosum
Giant Joe-Pye Weed
Queen of the Meadow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Eutrochium fistulosum plant details

Eutrochium fistulosum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eutrochium fistulosum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eutrochium fistulosum

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A butterfly magnet!,this gentle (6-10'!) giant tinges the E US lowlands in fall with its huge rounded flower heads of ?crushed raspberry? mixed with goldenrods, asters and deep purple ironweed (Mrs. Dana); can spread. PSh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

A tough native perennial with tall stalks of medium green textured and spotted foliage bearing rounded clusters of purplish-pink blooms from mid-summer to fall. Attracts loads of butterflies. Withstands water-logged soils.

By: Almost Eden

Tall Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum) is a statuesque plant growing up to 8' and more. Butterflies flock to the flowers, the largest of the Eupatoriums. The whorls of textured leaves look great all season long. Native to wet meadows in the eastern U.S. and Midwest, it requires a rich, moist soil. Hardy to Zones 4 - 9.