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Spotted Joe Pye Weed

Eutrochium maculatum

Crowned with clusters of bright pink flowers in late summer, this native is a nectar source for many insect species and is the larval host for 27 different butterflies and moths.

BLOOM TIME

  • August
  • September

SUNLIGHT

  • Full Sun

SOIL TYPE

  • Moist
  • Wet
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • High Organic Matter
  • pH Acid <6.0
  • pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
  • pH Alkaline >8.0

HEIGHT

3-6'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

10-100

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Pollinators, Butterflies

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Dan Jaffe