EUPATORIUM MACULATUM / JOE PYE WEED

EUPATORIUM MACULATUM / JOE PYE WEED

A Native Perennial with Showy, Pollinator-Friendly Flowers

Eupatorium maculatum, commonly known as Joe Pye Weed, is a native perennial admired for its tall, sturdy stems and large clusters of fragrant pink to purplish flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with moist to wet soils, Joe Pye Weed adds vertical structure, vibrant color, and ecological value to meadows, rain gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Its flowers are a magnet for pollinators, making it a favorite for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Why Choose Joe Pye Weed?

Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Wetland Tolerant: Performs well in moist soils, ideal for pond edges, rain gardens, and naturalized meadows.
Ornamental & Bold: Upright stems with large pink-purple flower clusters create dramatic summer blooms.
Low Maintenance: Hardy, long-lived, and adaptable once established.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Medium green, lance-shaped leaves.
Flower Color: Large clusters of pink to purplish flowers in mid to late summer.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 4–7 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 4–9.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil Requirements: Moist to wet soils; tolerates loam, clay, and sandy soils.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 4–7 feet tall, 2–4 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming perennial with tall stems and large flower clusters.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9.
Flowering: Mid to late summer with fragrant pink to purplish blooms.

Ideal Uses:

Pollinator Gardens: Supports bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Wet Meadows & Rain Gardens: Adds color, height, and structure to moist naturalized landscapes.
Borders & Perennial Beds: Creates a dramatic summer focal point.
Low-Maintenance Landscapes: Hardy, resilient, and long-lived once established.

Joe Pye Weed is a bold and ecologically valuable native perennial. Its towering stems, showy flowers, and pollinator benefits make it an excellent choice for meadows, rain gardens, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.