Joe Pye weed
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An erect, clump-forming perennial to 2m tall bearing terminal heads of small, pinkish-purple flowers in late summer and and early autumn. Oval or lance-shaped, finely-toothed leaves to 25cm long are borne in whorls on stems spotted with purple
Scientific classification
- Species
- Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium maculatum)
- Genus
- Eutrochium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Joe Pye weed
Distribution map
Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Joe Pye weed
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Joe Pye weed care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back to the ground in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist soil in sun or part shade; prefers alkaline soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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