Eupatorium dubium 'Little Joe'

Joe Pye Weed


Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Shorter version of 'Gateway'
  • large domes of lavender-pink flowers
  • Long lasting blossoms
  • Flowers July-September, Pollinator magnet
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Fragrant
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Native
Native
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers average to fertile soil and consistently moist to wet soil depending on the species. Grows best in full sun but tolerates light afternoon shade especially in hot summer climates. Cut plants back to the ground in winter. 


Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 2-4 ft
Spacing: 18-48 in
Price Level 1: $24.99 ea.~#2
Bloom Color: Lavender, Pink
Zone: 3-9
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Fragrant
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Native
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Naturalizing

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Dark Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Fall
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained