Eupatorium maculatum
spotted Joe Pye weed
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Wetland Indicator status: FACW |
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Tolerant of clay soils |
Spotted Joe Pye weed grows 4-7 feet tall with mauve-pink flowers blooming in late summer to early fall. A native perennial, Eupatorium maculatum attracts swallowtail butterflies and lives happily in sunny, wet soils.
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| Eupatorium maculatum LP50 - 50 per flat | Availability |
Height4-7 Feet |
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Spread3-4 Feet |
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Spacing24 Inches |
Bloom ColorPink |
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8 |
spotted Joe Pye weed Interesting Notes
Synonyms include Eutrochium maculatum, Eupatoriadelphus maculatus and Eupatorium purpureum var maculatum.
Eupatorium maculatum Growing and Maintenance Tips
E. maculatum is a native prairie plant that thrives best in average to moist locations. This species can easily be propagated by division, seed or stem cuttings. If growing from seed, it may need to undergo a cold, moist treatment for 4-6 weeks. Transplanting in the spring can also be done. Fertilization will be of some benefit as well as staking for support. Pruning, or cutbacks, in early summer may reduce the final plant height by a few feet to make a more manageable size. In borders, the plant may need dividing every few years to maintain vigor.
Usually blooms from August-September. Flowers attract butterflies and the foliage provides food for some species of moth caterpillars.
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