EUTROCHIUM maculatum (Spotted Joe Pyeweed)
Eutrochium maculatum, also known as Joe Pye Weed or Queen of the Meadow, is a herbaceous native perennial wildflower that can be used as a tall plant in wet areas. Throughout the summer and into the fall, it produces clusters of purple blossoms. Joe Pye Weed does well in sun to partial shade and prefers humid over wet soil. Deer don't seem to bother this plant.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 50,000 | 2000 |
| 1OZ | 100,000 | 4,000 |
| 1/4LB | 400,000 | 16,000 |
| 1/2LB | 800,000 | 32,000 |
| 1LB | 1,600,000 | 64,000 |
| 5LB | 8,000,000 | 320,000 |
Scientific Name: Eutrochium Maculatum
Common Name: Spotted Joe Pyeweed
Plant Type: Perennials
Family: Eupatorium-Joe-Pye-Weeds
Native Range: North America
Full Growth Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 4-5 ft
Zone: 3 to 9
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Blooming Season: Summer (Mid, Late), Fall,Winter
Attracts: Butterflies, Bees
Flower: Showy, Cut Flower, Fragrant
Flower Color: Rose Purple
Resistant: Clay Soil, Deer, Wet Soil, Rabbit
Water Requirement: Average, High
Soil Type: Well-drained, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Clay, Moist
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Garden Uses: Rain Gardens, Borders, Wild Gardens