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spotted Joe-Pye weed

spotted Joe-Pye weed

Eutrochium maculatum

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high waterZone 4a – Zone 9b

A tall native perennial with distinctive purple-spotted stems and clusters of pink or mauve flowers that bloom late summer through fall. Thrives in moist conditions and attracts butterflies and pollinators.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–6β€² tall Γ— 2–3β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

moderate
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

pH Range

5.57
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatormedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division