Eupatorium maculatum
Butterflies absolutely love the Joe Pye Weed! The huge clusters of bright pink flowers are buzzing with pollinators from August into September. This tall, native Ontario perennial thrives in moist to average soil with full sun. The seed heads persist into winter and provide aesthetic interest.
Joe Pye Weed
Height : 4-6 feet (120-180cm)
Spread : 2-4 feet (60-120 cm)
Blooming Period : July to September
Light : Full to Partial Sun
Water : Medium to Wet
Soil : Sand, loam, clay
Zone : 4-8
Native Ontario Habitat : Moist meadows, thickets and streambanks
Landscape Uses : Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, meadows and naturalized areas