Plant of the Week - Episode 405

Common Name:             
Joe Pie Weed

Scientific Name:           
Eupatorium maculatum

Type: 
Native herbaceous perennial

Size:                         
6-12ft. tall
(Cut back to 12 inches tall in June)            

Flowers:
Small pink clusters; flowers July-Sept.

Culture:
Full sun to part shade

Use:
Mixed border

Other:
Attracts butterflies and bees; drought tolerant

Plant of the Week provided by: Margie Fuchs, Raleigh, NC