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Eupatorium dubium Baby Joe

Joe Pye Weed, a.k.a. Eutrochium

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Type: Perennials
Height: Medium 2-3' (Plant 2' apart)
Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade
Zones: 4-8   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal,
Flower / Accent: Lavender / Red
Patent: #20,320
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep
A miniature Joe Pye Weed! Perfect for smaller gardens. Eupatorium Baby Joe displays dark red-purple stems topped with large domed mauve flowers in late summer and fall. Butterflies will be happy visitors. Road salt tolerant.

Features to Note:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Wet Site Tolerant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Winter Interest
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant
  • Attracts Birds
  • Beneficial for Pollinators

Eupatorium General Information:

Eupatorium are great perennials to add stature to the back of the border without ever needing to be staked. An excellent performer that will tolerate a moist site. Lots of late summer color attractive to butterflies. Eupatorium has recently been reclassified to Eutrochium.

Eupatorium Plant Care:

Best in a consistently moist site. Benefit from division every 4-5 years in spring or fall. Slow to emerge in spring. Stems and seedheads are attractive in early winter.

$13.95 ea.
(3+) $13.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: EUBJ