- Joe Pye Weed
Botanical name: eutrochium purpureum
Average Size at Maturity: about 4 – 6 ft in height and in width
Hardy zone: zones 4 – 9
Bloom Time: mid summer to early fall
Flower Color: pink, purple
Foliage Color: green
Growth Rate: reaches mature size in second growing season
Pruning needs: cut to 4 – 8 inches off of the ground in the winter during dormancy
Landscape Use: backdrop for smaller plants
Light Needs: 6 hours of sun a day
Special Feature: attracts bees and butterflies
Water Needs: keep soil moist but not soggy
Fertilizing needs: slow-release fertilizer in the spring as soon as you start to see new growth
