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Eupatorium purpureum

Purple Joe Pye Weed

Tiny, vanilla-scented, pinkish-purple blooms are arranged in a large, compound cluster that are very attractive to butterflies.

  • »  Erect clump-forming perennial
  • »  Coarsely serrated narrow dark green leaves
  • »  Tiny vanilla-scented pinkish-purple flowers in a cluster
  • »  Each flower cluster has 5-7 florets
  • »  Bloom Time: July to September

1 Litre
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:150-200 cm
  • Spread:90-120 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
Additional Information about Eupatorium purpureum

Eupatorium purpureum is still used in natural herbal remedies.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eupatorium purpureum

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.