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Eupatorium purpureum
Sweet-Scented Joe-Pye Weed
- » Deer resistant
- » Profuse, nectar rich, sweet scented summer bloom!
- » A magnet for native bees and butterflies
- » Outstanding garden background plant for grouping
- » Native birds love its post bloom seed!
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-7
- Height:5-7 ft
- Spread:2-4 in
Big and beautiful, this tall grower is covered with domes of small pink-purple flowers that bloom starting in July and continuing until September. A pollinator magnet, native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and songbirds prize this plant for nectar or seed and it's perfect for a wood's edge.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eupatorium purpureum
Sweet-Scented Joe-Pye Weed thrives in moist to wet soils, and grows well in both full sun and part shade.