Jul 24, 2018
Joe pye Weed, Eutrochium purpureum
Joe pye Weed is a tall conspicuous perennial with outstanding ornamental attributes. Belonging to the Astaraceae family, it is native to Eastern and Central North America and found in moist prairies, wood edge, and wooden slopes within its states. Easily grown in average, medium moisture soils in full sun to part shade but prefers moist, fertile, humusy soils. It’s vanilla scented inflorescence attract birds and butterflies. The flowers bloom during the early summer to fall and produces large compounded inflorescences that can range from white, pinkish- purple or dust rose reaching 5 to 7 feet.