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Joe Pye Weed 'Gateway' - S1
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Joe Pye Weed 'Gateway'

Eupatorium maculatum
It may be awe-inspiring to catch a glimpse of butterflies perching on the tips of towering Joe-Pye weed blooming way above your head. This variety is more modest in growth but still shows off supersized clustered blooms in a muted dusty pink in summer. It is also attractive in winter, with flower heads capped in snow or frost and dry hollow stems that become high-rise hotels for overwintering insects.
SKU #P8593

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Details
Shipped As
Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
5-6' h x 2-3' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Large flower heads of mauve-pink
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
This native summer bloomer can be set in the ground in springtime when all danger of frost has passed, or in early autumn in USDA zones 7-8.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Joe Pye weed's large fragrant flowers attract butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects and furnish nesting sites for beneficial insects in the strong stems. It is a lovely addition to any large cottage garden or naturalized setting, for it is a low-maintenance choice that animals rarely browse due to its bitter taste. It is also suitable for rain gardens, as it requires medium to wet soils, sandy or clay, and flowers reasonably well in light shade. Provide about an inch of mulch.
Final Spacing:
2-2.5'
Water Requirements:
High Water Use
Watering Details:
Needs constant moisture—do not allow soil to dry out.
Soil pH:
Adaptable to acidic to alkaline soils
Fertilizer:
Apply a thin layer of compost when transplanting and mix into the soil; repeat annually in early spring.
Diseases & Pests:
No serious pest or disease problems. Leaves may scorch if soil is allowed to dry out.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut at bud stage or when 3/4 of florets are open.
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