Genus:Eupatorium Species:fistulosum Vernacular:Joe Pye Weed , Trumpetweed Plant Type:Perennial Height:10 - 12 feet Flower:Large mauve rounded clusters Bloom Time:Late August into September Soil:All types but prefers moist, well-drained Light:Partial Shade to Full Sun Comments:Bees and butterflies are very attracted to Joe Pye Weed. Bees will actually stay on the flowers too long into the evening and end up forced to sleep on the flowers overnight.
Pennsylvania NativeAll gardens are Zone 5b with patches of Zones 4, 5, and 6.