Eupatorium maculatum

Spotted Joe Pye Weed

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-10

A very erect, clump forming perennial with attractive seed heads. Very showy in bloom with lightly scented, mauve-pink flowers.

Height

4-6 Feet

Spread

3 Feet

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

The common name comes from the dark purple spots on the stems.

Bloom Time

july-september

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Good for damp areas.

When to Divide

spring

Good Companions

New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae), White Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia ), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans), Prairie Drop Seed Grass (Sporobolus heterolepsis)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies

Attributes & Uses

•	Cut Flowers
•	Fragrant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•

Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Fall
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Fall
•	Summer
•	Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

•

Moist