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Spotted Joe-Pye Weed

Eupatorium maculatum, Asteraceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (tolerated)Full Sun (preferred)

Water

High

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Narrow-Leaf IronweedVernonia lettermannii
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Pink TurtleheadChelone lyonii
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Indian BlanketGaillardia pulchella
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

New York IronweedVernonia noveboracensis

Both are tall, robust late-season bloomers that compete for space and resources

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Spotted Joe-Pye Weed grow in?

Spotted Joe-Pye Weed grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Spotted Joe-Pye Weed?

Good companions for Spotted Joe-Pye Weed include Narrow-Leaf Ironweed, Pink Turtlehead, Indian Blanket.

Design guilds with Spotted Joe-Pye Weed and see companion relationships visually.

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