Notice: We do not accept seeds that were given before 2025 as they were in fact Spotted Joe-Pye-weed (Eutrochium maculatum).
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Source: Donna Bos
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Eutrochium purpureum
Sweet Purple Joe Pye Weed
Eupatoire pourpre

Obsolete Names

green-stemmed Joe-Pye-weed
purple-jointed Joe-Pye-weed
purple-node Joe-Pye-weed
sweet Joe-Pye-weed
sweet-scented Joe-Pye-weed
eupatoire d'eau rouge
Seeds available at table Shade
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Bloom colour: Pink Bloom period: Jul - Sep
Max Height: 7.0 feet
Max Width: 4.0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light condition:
Full shade Less than 2 or 3 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will that come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
beginner friendly Suitable for beginner gardeners
does not spread Does not spread uncontrollably
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape uses:
shoreline_rehab Suitable for shoreline rehabilitation
school garden Suitable for school gardens
woodland garden Suitable for woodland gardens
Ecological Benefits:
Hummingbird friendly Supports hummingbirds
Pollinator garden Supports pollinators
butterfly host Butterfly host
Tolerates:
Deer Resistant Deer resistant
rabbit resistant Rabbit resistant
limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
sand Tolerant Tolerates sandy conditions
juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Special Features and Considerations:

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: No

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Eutrochium purpureum
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent
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Thrives in Ecozones

  • Boreal Plains
  • Mixed Wood Plains

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Eutrochium purpureum

No butterfly data available for this plant.

Specialized Bees Supported by Eutrochium purpureum

No bee data available for this plant.

Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.

Complementary Plants

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Sorbaria sorbifolia (False spirea)
  • Aruncus Dioicus (Goat's Beard)
  • Polygonatum odoratum (Solomon's Seal)
  • Aegopodium podagraria (Goutweed)
  • Thalictrum (Non-Native Meadow Rue)
  • Symphiotrichum (Non-Native Aster)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
  • Sow by March
  • Stratification duration: 30 days
  • Self-seeding

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: August
  • Harvesting indicator: Seeds have become fluffy and can be easily removed by shaking on gently pulling off from stem
  • Harvesting mean: Shake seed head in paper bag
  • Seed viability test: No test needed before donating
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/4 teaspoon
  • Seed storage: Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp, shaking seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
  • At least one cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Not likely toxic to mammals.