Dwarf Joe Pye Weed

Eupatorium purpureum 'Baby Joe' PP #20,320

Pronunciation: yoo-puh-TOR-ee-um pur-PUR-ee-um
SKU #40250
4-9

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LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.

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Description A compact Joe Pye Weed with showy, mauve-purple, dome-shaped flower heads that bloom from late summer to early fall. Provides spectacular late summer color and vertical interest to borders and naturalized areas. A wonderful addition to meadows, native gardens, and in stream margins. An herbaceous perennial.
Bloom Time Late summer to fall
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border, Container
Flower Color Purplish-pink
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Sedge (Carex); Turtlehead (Chelone); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Iris (Iris); Bee Balm (Monarda);
Care Instructions Provide average to fertile, humusy, moist, well-drained soil; adapts to a range of soils, including clay and sand, acidic and alkaline. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, prefers moist soils, but tolerates drier soils. Remove old, faded foliage and fertilize in early spring.
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DescriptionA compact Joe Pye Weed with showy, mauve-purple, dome-shaped flower heads that bloom from late summer to early fall. Provides spectacular late summer color and vertical interest to borders and naturalized areas. A wonderful addition to meadows, native gardens, and in stream margins. An herbaceous perennial.
Bloom TimeLate summer to fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSedge (Carex); Turtlehead (Chelone); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Iris (Iris); Bee Balm (Monarda);
Care
Care InstructionsProvide average to fertile, humusy, moist, well-drained soil; adapts to a range of soils, including clay and sand, acidic and alkaline. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, prefers moist soils, but tolerates drier soils. Remove old, faded foliage and fertilize in early spring.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dwarf Joe Pye Weed produce flowers?
Late summer to fall
Is Dwarf Joe Pye Weed evergreen or deciduous?
Dwarf Joe Pye Weed is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Dwarf Joe Pye Weed?
Dwarf Joe Pye Weed is Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Dwarf Joe Pye Weed resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Dwarf Joe Pye Weed grow?
Dwarf Joe Pye Weed has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Dwarf Joe Pye Weed in my landscape?
Dwarf Joe Pye Weed is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Dwarf Joe Pye Weed flowers?
Dwarf Joe Pye Weed produces Purplish-pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Dwarf Joe Pye Weed?
Dwarf Joe Pye Weed has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Dwarf Joe Pye Weed?
Good companion plants for Dwarf Joe Pye Weed include: Sedge (Carex); Turtlehead (Chelone); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Iris (Iris); Bee Balm (Monarda);.
How do I care for Dwarf Joe Pye Weed?
Provide average to fertile, humusy, moist, well-drained soil; adapts to a range of soils, including clay and sand, acidic and alkaline. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, prefers moist soils, but tolerates drier soils. Remove old, faded foliage and fertilize in early spring.

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