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Sweet Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)
Sweet Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)

Sweet Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)

$150.00
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    Sweet Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum) is a tall, shade-tolerant native perennial that brings height, fragrance, and pollinator power to woodland gardens and moist, partly shaded landscapes. This 32-plant pack is perfect for filling vertical space while supporting butterflies and other beneficial insects.

    Reaching up to 7 feet tall, Sweet Joe Pye Weed produces large, vanilla-scented clusters of fuzzy pink flowers in late summer, just when many pollinators are most active. Butterflies flock to the blooms, making this plant a late-season nectar magnet. Despite its stature, it typically stays upright when supported by neighboring tall plants. If you'd like a more compact form, simply cut back by half in early summer—a great way to manage height without sacrificing blooms.

    This long-lived perennial will slowly expand to form a robust clump and can be divided every few years to control its spread or share with friends.

    Why Choose a Tray of Sweet Joe Pye Weed?

    • Shade-tolerant – Unlike many Joe Pye species, thrives in part shade.
    • Fragrant, pollinator-rich blooms – Draws in butterflies & bees in late summer.
    • Tall & structural – Adds vertical interest to woodland or rain gardens.

    Plant Sweet Joe Pye Weed in moist, partly shaded areas for a dramatic, fragrant, and ecologically valuable native that returns year after year.

    Area:
    Plants: 32
    Min Height: 48 in
    Max Height: 72 in
    Soil Moisture: Medium and Dry
    Soil Types: Loam, Sand, and Clay
    Sun Exposure: Full Sun (6+ hrs/day), Partial Sun (3-6 hrs/day), and Full Shade (0-3 hrs/day)
    Ecological Benefits: Soil Stabilizing, Deer Resistant, Pollinators, Butterflies, Butterfly Host, Birds, Drought Tolerant, Yard Friendly, and Pet Safe