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Eupatorium purpureum |
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| Common name |
joe pye weed |
| Family |
asteraceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z4-9) |
| Flowers |
mauve (late summer) |
| Size |
6' |
| Light |
sun-part shade |
| Cultural notes |
ordinary garden soil |
Large, impressive clusters of mauve flowers are borne on tall upright plants. A U.S. native, this works well at the back of the border, for example in butterfly gardens. It is among the last perennials to re-appear in spring, so we mark its locations carefully so as to not lose track of it.
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Visitors to this page have left the following comments| Marcia | Jun 25, 2008 | This is an awesome plant. Mine grows in a huge clump, probably a good 6 1/2 - 7 feet by the time it blooms. Mine blooms late in the season when there isn't much else blooming. Loved by butterflies and bees. Woould highly recommend finding a spot for this in your garden. |
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