Trumpetweed (Eutrochium fistulosum)

Trumpetweed, a member of the Aster family, has a mostly hollow central stem and is the largest of the Joe-Pye weeds, making for easy identification. It also boasts a dark-purple to off-white central stem. Trumpetweed prefers full-partial sun and wet to medium soil conditions. Trumpetweed can tolerate many soil types. Temporary standing water is tolerated. Typical habitats include wet sand prairies, seeps, soggy thickets, and shorelines.

The flowers are visited by honeybees, bumblebees, and other long-tongued bees. Butterflies, skippers, moths also visit the flowers. Mammals typically steer away from this plant due to its bitter taste, but will consume it if nothing else is available. 

Native to the Eastern half of the US, Trumpetweed will surpass the Midwest-native Eupatorium maculatum by about 1'. Also known as Tall Joe Pye Weed, Hollow Joe Pye Weed.

Attracts: 🐝
Light: full sun to part shade
Soil: medium to wet
Bloom Time: July - September