Purple Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum)

As legend has it, a Native American medicine man named Joe Pye traveled 18th century New England treating typhoid fever with this medicinal plant. It is said that he was able to halt the epidemic ravaging colonial Massachusetts. Today, his namesake plant is used to attract a variety of birds and butterflies. The massive mauve flowers bloom from July to September and grow 5’-7’. Joe-Pye Weed will thrive in moist to wet conditions.

Attracts: 🐝 🐦
Light: full sun
Soil: prefers wet