Purple Joe-Pye Weed, also called Sweet Joe-Pye Weed, is named after its purple stems and/or vanilla-scented, pink flowers. The fragrant blooms help deter deer. This plant likes moist soil and can tolerate clay soil. Part shade is where this Joe-Pye Weed prefers, but can also handle full sun.
Purple Joe-Pye Weed
Eutrochium purpureum
Duration
Perennial
Plant Type
Wildflower
Available
No
Sizes Available
Height
4-7 ft
Spread
3-4 ft
Bloom Season
Mid Summer - Late Summer
Flower Colors
Pink,
Purple
Sun Tolerance
![fullsun](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2022-04/fullsun_0.png?itok=xx0t7fST)
![partsun](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2022-04/partsun.png?itok=KuRBf3Ue)
Soil Tolerance
Clay,
Moist
Features
Image
![butterfly friendly](/sites/default/files/styles/secondary_image/public/2023-07/LINPI_ICON_Butterfly%404x.png?itok=9cwzLGzR)
Image
![bee friendly](/sites/default/files/styles/secondary_image/public/2023-07/LINPI_ICON_bee%404x.png?itok=fMZ76xNW)
Image
![bird friendly](/sites/default/files/styles/secondary_image/public/2023-07/LINPI_ICON_bird%404x.png?itok=zIqlmtCz)
Image
![deer resistant](/sites/default/files/styles/secondary_image/public/2023-07/LINPI_ICON_deer%404x_0.png?itok=fjCLA_iq)
Reference Links
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Code
EUPU