Eupatorium Baby Joe Pye Weed

Eutrochium dubium commonly known as coastal plain joe pye weed is a coarse herbaceous perennial that typically grows to 3 5 tall and to 2 4 wide on purple spotted stems clad with ovate coarsely toothed strongly three veined leaves to 6 long arranged in whorls of 3 4.

Eupatorium baby joe pye weed.

Deadheading recommended to keep the plants from looking messy at the end of the growing season. Baby joe dwarf joe pye weed is the solution for butterfly lovers short on space in the garden. Eutrochium purpureum or joe pye weed is an herbaceous late blooming perennial native to much of the u s. The perfect size for smaller gardens this is a lovely midsized selection of joe pye weed.

A miniature joe pye weed. It forms a bushy upright mound of coarse dark green leaves bearing large umbrella like heads of magenta pink flowers in late summer. Crowned with clusters of bright pink flowers in late summer this joe pye weed is typically around six feet tall. Provides spectacular late summer color and vertical interest to borders and naturalized areas.

Easy to grow and low care the plants selected offer a soft harmony of pink and tan shades that are soothing to the eye. The plant goes by the common name joe pye weed named after a native american herbalist. Butterflies will be happy visitors. Joe pye weed eupatorium is a good choice for rain gardens.

A magnet to butterflies suitable for planting in moist to wet areas. Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half and half blend of yum yum mix and good quality compost. Eupatorium baby joe displays dark red purple stems topped with large domed mauve flowers in late summer and fall. Baby joe has gorgeous purple blooms that add sweet fragrance to the late season garden supplying butterflies hummingbirds and bees with vital nectar.

Perfect for smaller gardens. Eupatorium purpureum baby joe plant patent 20 320 sku 40250 a compact joe pye weed with showy mauve purple dome shaped flower heads that bloom from late summer to early fall. Eupatorium joe pye weeds a fabulous garden retreat where to relax. It will also prevent excessive re seeding in damp soil areas.

Get inspired by this lovely garden retreat to create yours. It is a wildflower and an herb that was used as an herbal remedy to lower fevers and other maladies.