Sweet Joe Pye Weed
CHARACTERISTICS
| Plant Height | 5-6 FT |
|---|---|
| Seed Count | 700,000 Seeds per LB |
| Botanical Name | Eupatorium purpureum |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Environment | Partial Shade |
| Preferred Sites | Mesic Soils |
| Bloom Period | July-September |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Pollinator Value | Excellent |
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Description
Sweet Joe Pye Weed
Sweet Joe Pye Weed can be found growing in the eastern half of the United States
- Prefers partial sun to light shade
- fertile, moist soil conditions found in wet savannahs and woodlands
- Reaching a height of 3-7 feet,
- Topped with a rounded inflorescent of pink flowers from July-September
- During this time, it is frequented by many butterflies and other nectar and pollen seeking insects
- This perennial is an excellent plant for butterfly gardens or rain gardens that are in limited in sunlight exposure.