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Eupatorium maculatum


Spotted Joe-pye Weed




Origin:  North-Eastern to South-Central United States.
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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AugustSeptember
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.
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