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Eupatorium maculatum Gateway

Joe Pye Weed

Large clumping perennial with coarsely toothed foliage, attractive purple stems terminate in huge clusters of lavender-red flowers, flowers are long-lasting. Great for borders and mass plantings.

  • »  Huge clusters of lavender-red flower heads late summer
  • »  Large clumping perennial with coarsely toothed foliage
  • »  Flowers are long-lasting
  • »  Native habit on edges of lakes and streams

Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Pollinators
Attributes
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
• Native
Exposure
• Partial Sun
• Full Sun
Habit
• Mounding
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Early Fall
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
• Wet Soil/Wetlands
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eupatorium maculatum 'Gateway'

Large perennials for the back of the border, preferring moist, well-drained soil. Plants flower late summer into fall and attract bees and butterflies.