Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed (Eupatoriadelphus maculatus, Eupatorium maculatum)

Joe-Pye weed is a quintessential meadow plant, often reaching eight feet in height, though it is more commonly shorter when planted in gardens. Its full umbellate flowers bloom long and attract a wide variety of pollinators. It is tolerant of all but the driest soils.

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Height: 3-7 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

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


North American Distribution


spotted Joe Pye weed - Eutrochium maculatum from Native Plant Trust
spotted Joe Pye weed - Eutrochium maculatum from Native Plant Trust
spotted Joe Pye weed - Eutrochium maculatum from Native Plant Trust