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USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 8 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

Eupatorium fistulosum

Joe pye weed

A tall plant with huge clusters of mauve flowers and purple stems.  A robust plant that spreads via rhizomes. Butterflies love it!

Does best in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. 


Height:

7 ft

Spread:

2-3 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

4-8

Bloom Color:

Mauve

Eupatorium fistulosum Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Sun to Partial Shade

Attracts Wildlife

  • Butterflies

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Wet

Attributes

  • Cut Flower
  • Clay Soil

Flowering Months

  • August
  • July

Foliage Color

  • Green

Interesting Notes:

For more information on this plant, visit the USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=EUFI14