There are lots of wonderful Joe Pye weeds out there, but we selected ‘Little Joe’ because of itsfive-star performance in the Chicago Botanic Gardens plant evaluation. It earned its rating based on its fabulous flowering and outstanding resistance to powdery mildew; its tidy, compact stature is also a major asset since it can be grown in less space than conventional selections.
Look to ‘Little Joe’ here to sustain butterflies at the peak of the season – mid-summer through autumn.
Vital Details:
Plant Size:3-4′ tall and 1-3′ wide
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
Water:Average to wet.
Hardiness: USDA zone 3-9 (Find your hardiness zone)
Pollinator Value: attracts butterflies, especially swallowtails, monarchs, and painted ladies, as well as other pollinating insects
Host Plant To The Following: Over three dozen species of butterflies and moths including Great Tiger moth, Three Lined Flower moth, Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and more.
Notable Features: Native, deer resistant,long-blooming, cut flower, fragrant.
Pot Size: One quart
Plant Name: Eutrochiumdubium‘Little Joe’ (formerly known as Eupatorium dubium)
