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Eutrochium purpureum (Eupatorium purpureum)

*Sweet Joe-pye-Weed*

Eutrochium purpureum (Eupatorium purpureum)

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Hydric(Wet) to Mesic(Medium)
Sun: Part to Shade
Height: 3'-8'
Color: Mauve
Bloom: July-August
Flowers: The large flat-topped 4"-8" cluster is made up of individual fuzzy flower heads. The flower heads are 1/3" wide and contain only disk flowers.
Leaves: The whorled thick leaves smell like vanilla when crushed.

Suggested Uses:

This large, stately plant is much like the Joe-Pye-Weed (Eupatorium maculatum), but is more useful in shaded areas. Makes an excellent plant for the shaded rain garden or shoreline! It is well-liked by both birds and butterflies!

Interesting Facts:

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More Information:
Name: The King of Pontus - Mithridates Eupator, used Eupatorium as an antidote for poison.

Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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