Joe Pye Weed

Eutrochium purpureum

Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum) is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 4-9, that matures to about 5-7 ft × 2-4 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-wet soil. Expect pink and purple blooms in summer and fall. It attracts bees, butterflies and pollinators, stands up well to deer and wet soil.

USDA zones

4-9

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

5-7 ft × 2-4 ft

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-wet

Bloom color

Pink, Purple

Bloom season

Summer, Fall

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Songbirds

Tough against

Deer, Wet soil

Native to

Eastern and central North America