Third query: Given “weed” is in its title, does this plant look or act weedy? In North America, the place this plant is native, Joe Pye weed just isn’t thought-about invasive, however when planted exterior of its native area, this plant can unfold by underground roots and by seed. To keep away from aggressive reseeding, trim off the spent flowers earlier than seed manufacturing. To regulate its bullish root habits, give it room to unfold and dig up undesirable clumps.
5 completely different species exist and the principle distinction amongst them is their peak. All begin blooming in late summer season and proceed by the autumn, and all have giant flower clusters starting from pinky to lavender or purple hues.
Candy Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) grows to 6 ft tall and has greenish stems and small mauve flowers.
Hole Joe Pye (Eutrochium fistulosum) is the tallest, towering to 10 ft, and has extra muted pink flowers and prolific seed heads that entice birds.
Noticed Joe Pye (Eutrochium maculatum) is often grows to about six ft tall, and has purple speckled stems–therefore the frequent title.
Coastal Joe Pye (Eutrochium dubium) is the shortest at about 5 ft with purple stems and darker purple flowers.
Steele’s Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium steelei) grows to 6 ft, has purply-greenish stems and purple flowers.
Cheat Sheet
- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths and different helpful bugs adore this plant however deer and rabbits have a tendency to go away it alone.
- Birds recognize the tasty seeds.
- Seems to be at dwelling in a rain backyard, meadow, pollinator, or cottage backyard. And taller varieties look nice behind a flower mattress or alongside a country fence.
- Pair this plant with sunflowers, decorative grasses, Helenium and Monarda.
