Joe Pye Weed

Eupatorium sp./Asteraceae 

Native

Herbaceous, Perennial, Zone and height varies with variety.

The mauve-colored blooms are attractive to bees and many butterflies including swallowtails and skippers, during late summer.

Full Sun to Partial Sun, Well Amended, moist, well-drained soil. Tolerant of drier, sandy soil which results in a shorter plant. Not tolerant of a drought. Many will spread but they can be kept in check by limiting moisture.