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Eupatorium purpureum

Joe Pye Weed

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Description

This vigorous perennial reaches 3'-9' tall and 1'-3' wide. It is covered with bright lavender puffs of flowers in late August until frost, attracting butterflies. Foliage is narrow, lance-shaped and grows in whorls around the stem. Leaves can be 1' long and edges are serrated. Gives a slight vanilla scent when crushed. It prefers full to part sun with well draining moist rich soil.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

High

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.