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Little Joe Pye Weed

Eupatorium purpureum 'Little Joe'

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Give this perennial at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for the strongest stems and most vibrant flowers. While it can tolerate partial shade, you might notice fewer blooms and leggier growth in lower light conditions.
  • Soil: Little Joe thrives in soil that holds moisture well, making it a great choice for rain gardens or low spots in the yard. It handles clay soil beautifully, but if your soil is sandy and drains too quickly, mix in plenty of compost or organic matter to help retain the water this plant craves.

Watering Requirements

Keep the soil consistently moist while your new plant establishes its root system during the first season. Once established, Little Joe is somewhat more drought-tolerant than its larger cousins, but it still performs best with regular watering. If the soil dries out completely, the leaves may scorch or wilt, so mulch generously to keep the roots cool and moist.

Pruning Tips

This plant blooms on new wood, so the best time to prune is in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to emerge. Simply cut the dried stems from the previous year down to about 3 to 4 inches above the ground. This annual "haircut" clears out old debris and encourages vigorous, fresh stems that will carry this season's flowers.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring as new growth appears to fuel the season ahead. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this can push soft, leafy growth that may flop over and won't have time to harden off before frost.

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Lavender Summer Blooms are a Butterfly Magnet!

The Little Joe-Pye Weed, 'Eupatorium purpureum', is a wonderful lavender purple bloomer that stands 4’ tall with a plant spread the 29-35”.

The “Little Joe’ plant has dark green leaves and it is covered with dome-shaped heads of lavender flowers in midsummer.

Having a more compact growing habit, it produces 4' tall and stiff stems to prevent flopping later in the year. Not only does “Little Joe’ grow to a manageable size in the garden, but its dwarf stature keeps the butterflies at eye level for our enjoyment!

‘Little Joe-Pye Weed’ is more compact and shorter than other perennials in its family. With beautiful wine red stems that develop large green leaves, it is a definite attractor to butterflies and bees but is deer resistant.

Eupatorium ‘Little Joe-Pye Weed’ should be planted in full sun, but can tolerate some afternoon shade. Make sure it has a moist, well-drained area for optimal success, and give this colorful plant some space to grow.

Combine ‘Little Joe Pye Weed’ with Rudbeckia ‘Black Eyed Susan’, Aster ‘Woods Purple’, ornamental grasses or in a perennial border for a great background!

* Lavender Blooms in Summer
* Stems Do Not Flop
* Attracts butterflies

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