Spotted Joe Pye Weed
Eupatoriadelphus maculatus (L.) King & H. Rob. var. maculatus
Eupatorium maculatum is native to the Eastern and Central United States. It is a coarse, clumping perennial with a whorled leaf arrangement bearing 3-6 lancolate leaves at each node. In nature, they will reach 4-6 feet (1-2 m) in height by about 3 foot (1 m) wide. Grown in a container, they usually reach 2-4 feet (60-120 cm) tall. Grown outdoors, they are a very showy tall border plant and are hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Blooming Time: In late July to early September, the plants are adorned with light purple flowers in terminal corymbs. Individual corymbs may reach up to 8 inches (20 cm) across. The flowers are lightly scented and they are very showy when planted in mass plantings.