Eupatorium maculatum
Joe Pye weed
An erect, clump-forming perennial to 2m tall bearing terminal heads of small, pinkish-purple flowers in late summer and and early autumn. Oval or lance-shaped, finely-toothed leaves to 25cm long are borne in whorls on stems spotted with purple
Synonyms
Eupatorium purpureum subsp. maculatumEupatorium purpureum var. maculatum
see moreEupatorium maculatum
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical 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
Correct
- Plant range
- N America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist soil in sun or part shade; prefers alkaline soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back to the ground in late autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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