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Eutrochium maculatum Atropurpureum Group
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eupatorium Atropurpureum Group

A robust herbaceous group of perennials, to 2m in height, with whorled, oval leaves and erect purplish stems bearing flat, terminal clusters of small, tubular, deep rose-purple flowers in mid and late summer

Other common names
Joe-pye weed 'Atropurpureum'
Synonyms
Eupatorium purpureum subsp. maculatum 'Atropurpureum'
Eupatorium maculatum 'Atropurpureum'
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Purple Green
Summer Purple Pink Purple Green
Autumn Purple Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

A small genus of five flowering herbaceous perennial species native to North America. Erect, stout stems carry lance-shaped leaves and terminal large, fluffy clusters of many small, pink, sometimes white flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in spring or autumn, or by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Prairie planting
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back at the end of the season

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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