Little Joe Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium)

Eupatorium dubium Little Joe, a dwarf form of Joe Pye Weed, has beautifully colored flowers that are highly attractive to butterflies.
Zones4 - 10
Advantages
attract-butterflies
Attract Butterflies
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Attract Birds
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Deer Resistant
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Native
multiplies--naturalizes
Multiplies / Naturalizes
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Winter Interest
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Good For Cut Flowers
fragrant
Fragrant Flower / Foliage
Light Requirements
full-sun
Full Sun
morning-sun--afternoon-shade
Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height 24-30" tall
Mature Spread18-24" wide
Bloom TimeMid to late summer
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Item Package SizePlant - 5" Deep Pot
SKUHC015230

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

  • If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
  • If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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Eupatorium dubium Little Joe, a dwarf form of Joe Pye Weed, has beautifully colored flowers that are highly attractive to butterflies. Typically plants of this genus are quite tall, but Eupatorium dubium Little Joe's small size makes it much more usable in the small garden. A wonderful nectar source for pollinators in late summer.
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SKUHC015230
Item Package Size
Plant - 5" Deep Pot
Common Name
Little Joe Joe Pye Weed
Botanical Name
Eupatorium dubium Little Joe
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Flower Color
Pink
Mature Height
24-30" tall
Mature Spread
18-24" wide
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Clay Soil
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Advantages
Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Native, Multiplies / Naturalizes, Winter Interest, Good For Cut Flowers, Fragrant Flower / Foliage
Ideal Region
Anywhere In The US
Planting Time
Spring / Summer, Fall
Native To
North America
Ships To Canada
No
Planting Guides

Tips For Growing Eupatorium (Joe Pye Weed

Eupatorium (Joe Pye Weed) is a genus of native plants that are generally late-season bloomers, with highly attractive, nectar-bearing flowers that are an important late season food source for butterflies and bees.
Preferred growing conditions:

  • Plant in most soil types including clay. Place in full to part sun sites. Mulch with any common mulch material to help maintain moist soil .
  • Water regularly as these plants don't like dry growing conditions. Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium) is a good choice for rain gardens.
  • Deadheading recommended to keep the plants from looking messy at the end of the growing season. It will also prevent excessive re-seeding in damp soil areas.
  • Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half and half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost.

Special comments:

  • Eupatorium are very attractive to butterflies. They are late season bloomers that are a valuable nectar source when many perennials are out of bloom.

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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