Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum

Joe Pye weed

Family	Compositae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	1.2 - 2.1 m (4 - 7 ft)
Spread	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
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Description	The herbaceous perennial Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum (Joe Pye weed) bears showy blossoms during mid-summer to early autumn.
Special Characteristics	This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions	Be advised that Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum (Joe Pye weed) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.