Joe Pye (Eupatorium maculatum)

Light:

Sun or part sun

Flowering:

Mid to late summer

Soil:

Average to very wet

Height:

48+ inches

Color:

Pinkish purple

Hardiness:

Very hardy zone 3 native

Uses:

Rain gardens, wetlands, back of border. Excellent butterfly nectar plant.

Care:

Very large and not suited for small gardens. Will tolerate wet, heavy clays. Slow to emerge in the spring.

Native:

Yes