Eupatorium maculatum (Spotted Joe-pye Weed)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Eupatorium |
| Species | maculatum |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | North-Eastern to South-Central United States. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or division. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun or partial shade in moisture-retentive, but well-drained, rich soil. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stems are speckled or blotched purple. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves to 25 cm, lanceolate. |
| Flower Description | Bunches of 10-40 florets, pale- or rose-purple. |
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