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