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Eupatorium Monarch Madness® Pink 'Nonknipss'
An extraordinary Joe Pye weed blanketed in massive rosy-pink flower clusters from the ground up, creating a spectacular late-season display unlike any other. Deep wine-red spring foliage and reddish-purple stems add months of color before the blooms even appear. A favorite of butterflies and native pollinators!
Additional Information about Eupatorium Monarch Madness® Pink 'Nonknipss'
Monarch Madness® Pink redefines what a Joe Pye weed can be. Unlike traditional varieties that produce flowers only at the tops of their stems, this exceptional selection is covered from nearly the ground to the very top with enormous, dome-shaped clusters of rosy-pink blooms. The result is a breathtaking floral display that creates the look of a flowering shrub, delivering weeks of vibrant late-season color when the garden needs it most. Its dense blanket of blooms also provides significantly more nectar, making it an outstanding resource for butterflies, native bees, and other beneficial pollinators.
The show begins long before flowering. New growth emerges in deep wine-red tones that gradually mature to rich green foliage carried on striking reddish-purple stems, giving the plant multi-season appeal from spring through fall. As summer progresses, the bold foliage provides a dramatic backdrop for the profusion of blooms, creating exceptional contrast and making Monarch Madness® Pink a standout in both formal and naturalistic landscapes. The sturdy stems resist flopping, allowing the plant to maintain its strong, upright habit throughout the growing season.
With its substantial size and shrub-like form, Monarch Madness® Pink is remarkably versatile in the landscape. It serves beautifully as a flowering hedge, privacy screen, or bold backdrop in perennial borders, while also thriving in rain gardens, meadows, streambanks, and other consistently moist sites. Despite its refined appearance, this perennial is tough, dependable, and deer resistant. Its long-lasting flowers support countless pollinators, while the attractive seed heads provide food for birds long after the blooms have faded.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eupatorium Monarch Madness® Pink 'Nonknipss'
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with consistently moist soil.
