Joe Pye Weed
Eutrochium maculatum is a native, herbaceous, perennial wildflower that is commonly called Joe Pye Weed or Queen of the Meadow. This native is known for its clusters of purple flowers that bloom through spring and fall and are attractive to a variety of different pollinators. Joe Pye weed grows four to seven feet tall and three to four feet wide. This native prefers average to wet soils in full sun but it will tolerate some afternoon shade in hot climates. In its native habitat Joe Pye weed would be found in wet meadows or marshy locations. This plant forms small colonies via rhizomes but can easily be divided to replant into new locations. Use Joe Pye Weed as a background plant for pollinator plantings, native cottage gardens or in locations where deer are an issue as it is resistant to deer damage. Keep the soil consistently moist for this plant as it is not drought hardy and the leaves may burn in hot climates if the soil is allowed to dry out for an extended period of time.
