Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Little Red'

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	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	loam
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Little Red' (Joe Pye weed) bears showy and pastel fuchsia blossoms during mid-summer to early autumn. The foliage is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses	Bank cover, border, waterfront, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics	This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Little Red' is noted for being naturally resistant to disease and pests.