Joe Pye Weed
Eutrochium purpureum
Joe Pye Weed is a native giant — massive plants topped with huge domed clusters of mauve-pink flowers that attract monarchs, swallowtails, and every other butterfly in the neighborhood. It's named after a Native American healer who used it medicinally. 'Gateway' (5 ft) is the best garden cultivar. The vanilla-scented foliage is a bonus.
Care Guide
Plant in full sun with consistently moist soil. Perfect for rain gardens, pond edges, and wet meadows. Pinch stem tips in early June to reduce height and increase bushiness. Cut to ground in late fall. Self-seeds moderately. No staking needed for compact cultivars.
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