Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Atropurpureum'

gravelroot, joe pye weed or purple boneset

Family	Compositae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	2.1 - 3 m (7 - 10 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	moist, well-drained
Soil Type	loam
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Atropurpureum' (gravelroot) produces mauve blossoms during late summer to mid-fall. This plant has foliage that is dark green in colour. Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Atropurpureum' (gravelroot) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses	Accent, bedding plant, border, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics	Butterflies are attracted to Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Atropurpureum' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.