Eupatorium 'Phantom' PP18,354

Joe Pye Weed

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Dark green leaves appear in whorls on sturdy stems. Foliage ages to a dark, chocolate-brown with sprays of wine-red flowers from mid-summer to early fall.

Height

24-48 Inches

Spread

12-24 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

'Phantom' is a dwarf variety of Joe Pye Weed that grows to only 2-4' tall. From Herbert Oudshoorn, who crossed Eupatoreum m. 'Atropureum' and E. rugosum.

Bloom Time

July-September

When to Divide

sping, every 2-4 years

Good Companions

Silver Mound (Artemesia schmidtiana), Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), Bitter Switchgrass (Panicum amarum), Japanese Windflower Anemone (Anemone hupehensis), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies

Attributes & Uses

•	Fragrant
•	Cut Flowers

Exposure

•	Partial Shade
•	Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Yellow/Copper/Bronze

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Fall
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Fall
•	Summer

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained