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Eutrochium (formerly Eupatorium) maculatum 'Gateway'

Joe Pye Weed

Plant Type: Native

A compact selection of the American native Joe Pye Weed with deep mauve-pink flowers, wine-red stems and dark green foliage. Flowers emerge in mid summer through fall, attracting butterflies and bees continually. This tall, natural-looking perennial  has more of a compact habit than the species allowing usage for both the perennial border and naturalizing. Thrives in wet soil yet tolerant of average soil moisture.

Mature Height:

4-6 ft

Mature Spread:

3-5 ft

Zone:

5-9

Bloom Color:

Pink

Eutrochium (formerly Eupatorium) maculatum 'Gateway' Characteristics & Attributes:

Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Pollinators
Cut Flower/Foliage
Cut Flower/Foliage
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Summer Bloomer
Summer Bloomer
Native to Northeastern US
Native to Northeastern US
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Average Water
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
• Screening
• Naturalizing
• Late Summer Bloomer
• Border or Bed
• Groupings
• Moist Areas
• Specimen
Foliage Color
• Dark Green
Habit
• Compact
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
• Summer
• Late Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Moist