Sweet Joe Pye Weed

Eutrochium purpureum

Landscape Focus

A tall structural perennial used to add height and late-summer bloom in moist landscapes.

Plant Details

Soil Type: Loam, Clay

Soil Moisture: Medium, Moist

Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade

Height: 4' - 7'

Spacing: 30" - 36"

Bloom Color: Pink

Bloom Time: July, August

Root Type: Fibrous

Benefits: Butterflies, Pollinators

Plant Description

Sweet Joe Pye Weed produces large domed flower clusters that attract butterflies in late summer. It prefers moist soils and performs well in rain gardens or low areas. Plants form large clumps over time. Cut back in early spring.