Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Gateway'

Joe Pye weed

Family	Compositae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Gateway' (Joe Pye weed) bears showy, greyish fuchsia and fragrant blooms during mid summer to early fall. The foliage is greyish green in colour.
Special Characteristics	This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.