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Eupatorium maculatum

Joe Pye Weed

A statuesque, striking plant with light purple-pink flower clusters held up by rigid, spotted, purple stems.

  • »  AKA Eupatoriadelphus maculatus, Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum
  • »  Flat-topped heads of purple-pink flowers
  • »  Sharp-toothed, coarse, dark green leaves on rigid, purple, spotted stems
  • »  A must for the butterfly garden
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

Plug72
$6.48
Plug50
$8.23
Plug32
$10.33
1 Litre
$17.33
1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:150-175 cm
  • Spread:60-120 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Green (dark)
Landscape uses
Naturalizing
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Eupatorium maculatum

Native to Ontario

Eupatorium maculatum is still used for natural herbal remedies.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eupatorium maculatum

Often late to emerge in the spring, they grow best in an average, medium to wet, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Very adaptable to most conditions and become drought tolerant once established. In full sun and extended dry periods leaves may scorch. Pinch back stems in June to encourage a more compact, bushy plant. If planted in deep shade, eupatorium will become leggy and require staking. The overall height and width of eupatorium can vary depending on its growing conditions. Spent flowers can be left for winter interest and food for birds.