Eupatorium maculatum
Spotted Joe-pye Weed
Family |
Asteraceae |
Genus |
Eupatorium |
Species |
maculatum |
Category |
Perennials, Weeds |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
5 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
4 - 6a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-29 - (-23) |
Temperature (°F) |
-20 - (-10) |
Height |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread |
0.5 - 1 m |
Cultivation |
Grow in full sun or partial shade in moisture-retentive, but well-drained, rich soil. |
Growth |
Fast |
Bark/Stem Description |
Stems are speckled or blotched purple. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves to 25 cm, lanceolate. |
Flower Description |
Bunches of 10-40 florets, pale- or rose-purple. |
Notable Specimens |
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Propagation |
Propagate by seed or division. |