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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info) Genus: Eupatorium (yoo-puh-TOR-ee-um) (Info) Species: purpureum (pur-PUR-ee-um) (Info)
Synonym:Eupatorium falcatum Synonym:Eupatoriadelphus purpureus Synonym:Eupatorium purpureum var. amoenum Synonym:Eupatorium trifoliatum
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Category: Perennials
Height: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Pink Purple White/Near White
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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Profile:5 positives 5 neutrals No negatives
Gardeners' Notes:
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jody |
On Nov 2, 2000, jody from MD &, VA (Zone 7b) wrote:Eupatorium purpureum is the common Joe Pye Weed, however there are 40 species in this genus. One of the most common garden grown species is Eupatorium fistulosum. It grows 3' to 10' tall and about as wide. It likes moist, rich soil, sun to partshade. It flowers from mid summer to early autumn, the flowers come in colors of white, shades of purple and pink. The hardiness depends on the species. It can be invasive, but kept under control if divided every two years. |
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smiln32 |
On Aug 31, 2001, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:Easily grown in average, medium wet to wet soils in full sun. Prefers moist, fertile, humusy soils which do not dry out. Cut plants to the ground in late winter. |
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squirleycat |
On Oct 19, 2003, squirleycat from Vicksburg, MS wrote: My family is from the Southeast, primarily Mississippi. I had a great-aunt who was given the nickname "Pyejoe" by her father or some other close male relative. I've always suspected this plant gave rise to her nickname...As kids we always thought Aunt Pyejoe was "racy", since she smoked and played cards! |
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kbarrett00 |
On Aug 16, 2004, kbarrett00 from Vancouver, WA wrote: This plant requires almost no tending. I water it during heat spells. The flowers are fabulous and last a long time. The clump has tripled in size in 3 years. Mine is pale rose colored. |
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fishking54 |
On May 6, 2005, fishking54 from Livonia, MI (Zone 6a) wrote:I have some nice photo's of this plant in Lower Michigan
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Bees & Butterflies love it |
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tazjet |
On Aug 24, 2005, tazjet from Dallas, GA wrote: Growing wild here in Dallas, GA along a creekbed. Plan to watch over the next few years and see how it multiplies. We have had a very wet summer, so that may have helped it. Will add more next year if I notice any differences. Love the plant. Butterflies by the dozens are attracted to it. |
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raisedbedbob |
On Feb 4, 2006, raisedbedbob from Valley Lee, MD (Zone 7a) wrote:I've grown Joe Pye Weed in my garden with great success - too much success. I'm still trying to contain it 3 years after deciding it was much too aggressive in the border. It is much better left to admire in the wild. |
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berrygirl |
On Mar 7, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:Reputed to have been named after a Native American doctor who used it medicinally in Massachusetts. Is said to stimulate circulation and sweating; makes a gentle laxative and helps with kidney problems. Some Nat. Amer. tribes still consider it an aphrodisiac. It is for certain a butterfly magnet.
It is in danger of becoming extinct in the wild.
Info gotten from Underwood Gardens' catalog. |
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lalalee16 |
On Jun 26, 2007, lalalee16 from Uniontown, OH wrote: I started Joe Pye Weed from seed last year in my little greenhouse, then planted the seedlings in different locations to see how they would fair. Made the mistake of putting some of the seedlings in the front border of my sunny bed, and they are now well over 5 feet tall; I will attempt to move them this fall. In my part shade garden they are only about 2 to 3 feet tall. Much better! Butterflies absolutely love this plant. |
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outdoorlover |
On Apr 23, 2008, outdoorlover from Enid, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:I have the chocolate cultivar and it is a beautiful plant with white flowers. It only grows to about 3' in lighting with 2 hours of direct sun. In the spring, be careful not to disturb the woody stalks left over from the past year because the roots are very shallow and if disturbed, will not come back. |
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Regional...This plant has been said to grow in the following regions: Eureka, California Jacumba, California Pensacola, Florida Dallas, Georgia Mount Prospect, Illinois Palmyra, Illinois Washington, Illinois Jeffersonville, Indiana Clay Center, Kansas Benton, Kentucky New Orleans, Louisiana South Portland, Maine Valley Lee, Maryland Livonia, Michigan Marine City, Michigan Young America, Minnesota High Point, North Carolina Uniontown, Ohio Enid, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Mercer, Pennsylvania Millersburg, Pennsylvania Florence, South Carolina Greenville, South Carolina Spartanburg, South Carolina Maryville, Tennessee Powell, Tennessee Viola, Tennessee Woodlawn, Tennessee Arlington, Texas Seattle, Washington
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