Perennials – Joe Pye Weed

• 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