Sweet Joe Pye Weed
(Eutrochium purpureum)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 3 - 6 ft
Spread: 2 - 5 ft
Flower Color: Pink / Mauve
Flower Time: Late Summer (Jul - Sep)
Fruit Type: Achene
Fruit Color: Brown / Tan
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Purple Joe-Pye-Weed, Eupatorium purpureum
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Sweet Joe Pye Weed is a pollinator magnet, attracting bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators that seek nectar and pollen. It is the larval host to 15+ species of caterpillars (The Eupatorium genus are larval hosts for over 40 species). Birds that eat insects can be attracted to feed off of visiting bugs. Beneficial insects can overwinter in the stems.
