Description
Eupatorium ‘Atropurpureum’ Joe Pye Weed
Zone: 3
Exposure: Part/Full Sun
Mature Size: 5-6ft H, 2-3ft W
Flower Colour: mauve pink
Flowering Time: Midsummer to fall
Description: Highly popular, Eupatorium maculatum, commonly known as Joe-Pye Weed, is loved by gardeners and pollinators alike for its large, densely packed clusters of mauve-pink flowers atop sturdy reddish-purple stems. The foliage is also very handsome with its lance-shaped, dark green leaves radiating from the stem to form a whorl of 3-4 leaves. Subtly fragrant, the blossoms are attractive to bees and butterflies in search of nectar.
Ornamental Features: Excellent as a long-blooming, vertical accent in the back border or in wildflower or pollinator gardens. Makes a great companion plant in the veggie or herb garden. Flowers are great for cutting for fresh summer bouquets.
Landscape Features: This is a strong growing perennial which provides a wonderful garden presence and makes a great background plant. Excellent choice as an accent plant, in borders, cottage gardens, meadows, wild gardens, rain gardens. Low maintenance and deer and rabbit resistant.
