Eutrochium purpureum
Common name: Sweet Joe Pye Weed
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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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