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Eutrochium purpureum 'Little Red'

Also Known As

  • Eupatorium purpureum 'Little Red'
  • Dwarf Joe-Pye Weed

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Eutrochium purpureum 'Little Red' plant details

Eutrochium purpureum 'Little Red' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eutrochium purpureum 'Little Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eutrochium purpureum 'Little Red'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A ?dwarf? (if 4-6' can be called a dwarf?... and compared to 8-12' it certainly can!) Joe Pye and a colorful one, as well, with deep-garnet-purple stems and 2' wide clusters of pink flowers; Philip Curtis intro. S-PSh/M-W

Gardening facts about Eutrochium purpureum 'Little Red' plant

How to Grow Eutrochium purpureum 'Little Red'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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