Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Gateway' - Joe Pye Weed
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DESCRIPTION
Joe Pye Weed
Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Gateway'
syn. Eutrochium maculatum 'Gateway'
A powerful butterfly-attracting perennial with strong stature and garden presence. Huge mauve-pink flowers are set on wine red stems bloom from July into September.
BENEFITS
- Large pink flowers attract butterflies
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Map Credit: The Biota of North America
Map Key: Green (native), Teal (native, adventive), Blue (present), Yellow (present & rare), Red (extinct)
Interesting Facts
GROWING TIPS
Grows well in average to moist soils in a sunny location. Hollow stems are good for solitary nesting bees so if possible leave 6-18" of stems through the winter. Excellent selection for the back of the border or meadow plantings.