Eutrochium maculatum
Spotted Joe-Pye
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Description:
Tall, sturdy purple-colored stalks are tipped with large clusters of purple-pink flowers that bloom July-September. The fruit is a dry plume carrying a seed that disperses by wind, allowing Spotted Joe-Pye to self-spread. Leaves encircle the stem from top to bottom. Spotted Joe-Pye prefers full sun and moist, organic-rich soil that does not dry out. Native to wetland habitats, Spotted Joe-Pye is tolerant of flooding. This tall plant can be used in the back of borders, in wet meadows, along stream banks, and low areas with pooling water or a high water table. Trim in spring for shorter, bushier plants.
Wildlife Value: Showy flowers are attractive to many different species of bees and numerous butterflies including swallowtails and skippers. It is a larval host to several species of moths. Birds feed on the seeds.
Plant Details:
Other Scientific Names: Eupatorium maculatum
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Colors: Pink, Purple
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 3 - 5 ft
Spread: 2 - 4 ft
Growth Rate: Medium