Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum) Joe-Pye Weed is a classic for a reason and when it's in bloom, the garden feels the most alive. Tall, expansive and full of movement, it shows up in midsummer and immediately becomes a focal point, an architectural anchor to the garden bed. The mauve-pink flower clusters are wide and cloud-like, sitting atop sturdy stems, bringing height and softness at the same time. The foliage is dense and green, creating a strong vertical layer that holds the garden together long before flowers appear. It works great along fence lines as a privacy screen and in low areas that hold moisture. Growing ConditionsLight: Full sun to part shadeSoil: Medium to wetHeight: 5–8 feetSpread: 3–4 feet, clump-formingZones: 3–8Bloom time: July through September Wildlife ValueJoe-Pye Weed is one of the most important late-season nectar plants in the Midwest, supporting a wide range of native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Leaving stems standing also contributes to overwintering habitat. Blooms AlongsideCulver’s root (Veronicastrum virginicum), Turtlehead (Chelone glabra), Wild senna (Senna hebecarpa), Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylist), Obedient plant (Physostegia Virginiana) For more information, please check out our sizes, pricing and ordering page.
