Joe pye weed

Eutrochium maculatum

Bloom time: July - September

Bloom Color: Pink

Height:  5 ft

Sun exposure: Full/Partial

Soil Moisture: Medium Wet - Wet

Deer resistant: Yes

Other Common Names: Spotted Joe Pye Weed

Fun facts:

The name "Joe Pye Weed" is believed to have originated from a historical figure, a Native American herbalist named Joe Pye, who reportedly used the plant to treat various ailments, including fevers and dysentery.

Its flowers attract pollinators, including butterflies, but it is particularly notable for supporting the larvae of various moth species. These include the eupatorium borer moth (Carmenta bassiformis), the three-lined flower moth (Schinia trifascia), the ruby tiger moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa), and the Clymene moth (Haploa clymene), all of which rely on different parts of the plant for nourishment during their larval stages.

 

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