Eupatorium purpureum 'Atropurpureum'

Flower buds are beginning to open.
©2001

JOE PYE WEED
Family: Asteraceae

GROWING GUIDE

©2001

Geographic Origin: Eastern U.S.
Plant Group: Perennial
Hardiness: Sunset zones: 1-9, 14-17 USDA zones: 3-9
Mature size: Height: 9 feet (3 m) Width: 3 feet (1 m)
Flowering period: Mid-summer to early autumn
Flowering attributes: Fragrant, corymb-like panicles of violet purple flowers
Leaf attributes: Lance shaped, toothed, green leaves on cane-like, dark burgundy stems.
Growth habit: Tall clump forming perennial.

The second year in the garden, Joe Pye already towers above the garden. ©1998

Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Moist soil.
Propagation Methods: Sow seed at 68ºF (20°C) for 4 weeks then move to temperatures at 39ºF (3°C) for 6 weeks. Bring temperatures up to 70ºF (21°C) and in light where the seeds will germinate. | Divide in spring | Root softwood cuttings in spring.

Rainy Side Notes

E. purpureum, a native of the midwest and eastern states, grows naturally in low moist ground, next to streams and moist wooded slopes.

Joe Pye definately stands up for attention in the garden. This plant with its strong stems is a tall plant you don't need to stake. Makes a great plant for the back of the border. Excellent bee and butterfly plant.

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