Eupatorium maculatum 'Little Joe'
Little Joe Dwarf Joe Pye Weed
Description
Compact growth habit compared to the species, ideal for smaller gardens; features fluffy plumes of mauve-pink flowers, attractive leaves and strong stems; tasty seeds for birds and nectar for butterflies
Ornamental Features
Little Joe Dwarf Joe Pye Weed has masses of beautiful plumes of lightly-scented pink flowers at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall, which emerge from distinctive fuchsia flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its serrated narrow leaves emerge dark green in spring, turning forest green in color throughout the season. The burgundy stems can be quite attractive.
Planting & Growing
Little Joe Dwarf Joe Pye Weed will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity extending to 4 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 3 feet. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 24 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
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full sun to partial shade
average
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