Sweet Joe Pye Weed
Perfect for shady butterfly gardens, Eupatorium purpureum thrives in semi-shaded woodlands, woodland edges, as well as in full sun. The large pink flowers are a favorite nectar source for Monarchs, Swallowtails and many other butterflies …
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
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Soil Moisture | Medium |
Sun Exposure | Partial, Shade |
Height | 4' - 6' |
Bloom Color | Lavender, Pink |
Bloom Time | Aug, Sep |
Spacing | 18" |
Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Root Type | Fibrous |
Benefits | Butterflies, Pollinators, Host Plant, Deer Resistant |
Seeds per Oz | 48000 |
Propagation Treatment | Moist Stratification |
Days to Moist Stratify | 30 days |
Direct Sowing Time | Fall |
Perfect for shady butterfly gardens, Eupatorium purpureum thrives in semi-shade and woodland edges, as well as in full sun. The large pink flowers are a favorite nectar source for Monarchs, Swallowtails and many other butterflies. The textured foliage looks good all summer long. "Sweet Joe" is an excellent, well-behaved garden plant with a shallow fibrous root that won't interfere with other garden perennials. A great contributor whether massed, naturalized or in the border garden.