Sweet Joe Pye Weed
Eupatorium purpureum
2.5” plug
Light: Full sun, partial, shade
Height: 4' - 7'
Spacing: 18"
Bloom time: Aug, September
Bloom color: Pink
Soil type: Clay, loam, sand
Soil moisture: Medium
Perennial
Deer resistant: Yes
Ecological benefits: Larval host plant for Eastern tiger swallowtail, Great spangled fritillary, Pearl crescent, Monarch, Tawny-edged skipper
Landscaping tips: Because of its height it does well at back of perennial border, edge of woods, prairie gardens, mixed beds and borders
Kristen’s notes: Another favorite. The flowers smell amazing. Swallowtails love it. It’s strong and doesn’t flop later in the season.
Eupatorium purpureum
2.5” plug
Light: Full sun, partial, shade
Height: 4' - 7'
Spacing: 18"
Bloom time: Aug, September
Bloom color: Pink
Soil type: Clay, loam, sand
Soil moisture: Medium
Perennial
Deer resistant: Yes
Ecological benefits: Larval host plant for Eastern tiger swallowtail, Great spangled fritillary, Pearl crescent, Monarch, Tawny-edged skipper
Landscaping tips: Because of its height it does well at back of perennial border, edge of woods, prairie gardens, mixed beds and borders
Kristen’s notes: Another favorite. The flowers smell amazing. Swallowtails love it. It’s strong and doesn’t flop later in the season.
Eupatorium purpureum
2.5” plug
Light: Full sun, partial, shade
Height: 4' - 7'
Spacing: 18"
Bloom time: Aug, September
Bloom color: Pink
Soil type: Clay, loam, sand
Soil moisture: Medium
Perennial
Deer resistant: Yes
Ecological benefits: Larval host plant for Eastern tiger swallowtail, Great spangled fritillary, Pearl crescent, Monarch, Tawny-edged skipper
Landscaping tips: Because of its height it does well at back of perennial border, edge of woods, prairie gardens, mixed beds and borders
Kristen’s notes: Another favorite. The flowers smell amazing. Swallowtails love it. It’s strong and doesn’t flop later in the season.