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Eutrochium fistulosum

hollow stem Joe-Pye weed

Hollow Joe-Pye weed is another tall, ecologically important wetland and wet-meadow flower, serving as a host plant and nectar source for a variety of insects. It thrives in soggy, sunny sites, from roadside swales to meadow gardens.

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Height: 3-8 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Wet
Average
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Host Plant
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Urban Environment
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Meadow garden
Massing
Naturalize
Specimen


North American Distribution


hollow stem Joe-Pye weed - Eutrochium fistulosum from Native Plant Trust
hollow stem Joe-Pye weed - Eutrochium fistulosum from Native Plant Trust
hollow stem Joe-Pye weed - Eutrochium fistulosum from Native Plant Trust