Eutrochium purpureum

Common name: Sweet Joe Pye Weed

Native plant

A large, upright perennial great for partly shaded, wetter areas.  The large panicles of flowers are a favorite of many pollinators, including bumblebees and several types of moths.  Although more flexible in growing conditions than Eutrochium maculatum, leaves will scorch if soil is dry for long periods, and leaves will turn yellow in full sun.  This is one of the few choices for tall, blooming plants that will grow in wooded areas. 

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Price Level: 
Perennial- Standard
Sizing Options: 
Flat of 32 (plugs)
Flat of 18 (pints)
1 Gallon

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Plant Details

Plant type

Forbs

Soil type

Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic

Light exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade

Bloom period

Summer

Urban environment

Uncompacted Urban Soils, Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Yards that Flood

Habitat

Floodplain, Prairie Grasslands, Savannas, Woodlands

Growth form

Shrubby/Clump

Growth rate

Fast

Flower color

Pink

Fall color

None

Size

Mature height
3 Feet
Mature width
3 Feet
Max height
7 Feet
Max width
5 Feet

Additional information

Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot Rain garden suited

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