Plants > Perennials

Joe Pye weed

Eutrochium maculatum

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Eutrochium
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An erect, clump-forming perennial to 2m tall bearing terminal heads of small, pinkish-purple flowers in late summer and and early autumn. Oval or lance-shaped, finely-toothed leaves to 25cm long are borne in whorls on stems spotted with purple

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil in sun or part shade; prefers alkaline soil

Pruning

Cut back to the ground in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years