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