Joe Pye Weed is a very tall plant, up to 6' in the best sun/soil conditions, but strong stems support the flowering plant so it rarely needs to be staked.  These attractive stems are almost the same color as the dusty rose-colored flowers, which will bloom for many weeks in July and August, becoming absolute magnets for dozens of species of butterflies.  Also called Spotted Joe Pye Weed, it is best planted in full to almost-full sun and rich, moist soils.  It will spread so should be planted with caution in small landscape situations. 

If you love Joe Pye but have too much shade, try Sweet Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum).  It is very similar to Joe Pye in height, flower shape and color, but likes savanna and woodland conditions.

Seeds / Packet: 400
Seeds / Ounce: 95,000

Dormant bare root plants ship each year during optimal transplanting seasons: Spring (April - May) and Fall (October).

Potted plants come in a tray of 38 plants and ship mid-May through mid-July. Click here if you prefer to mix/match up to 6 species in a tray.