Eupatorium purpureum - P9

Description
The Joe-Pye weed (Eupatorium purpureum) is a clump-forming perennial that produces purple-red flowers from July to September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to approx. 1 m wide. The Joe-Pye weed is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Frost hardiness
The Joe-Pye weed has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Joe-Pye weed sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese marsh iris, meadowsweet, garden loosestrife, marsh sedge.

Tasks
Cut back: In the period from February to March.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Eupatorium purpureum forms purple-red flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, medicine, rock garden, bee pasture, pond edge