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Eupatorium purpureum
We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in summer 2012. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 if you wish to order in advance.Description
A native to Eastern and Northern parts of the USA, Eupatorium purpureum forms large clumps of tall stalks with flat, purple-pink, flower heads in late summer. Very good for butterflies and other native insects, this plant is spectacular when used as a back drop in flowering borders to provide architectural height.
Supplied Size: 3L containers
Features
- Common name: Joe Pye weed.
- Position: Full sun.
- Soil: Any fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Flowering Period: August - September.
- Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
- Habit: Majestic, clump forming, upright perennial.
- Height: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft)
- Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
- Notes: An excellent, tough, late flowering plant for enticing insects, bees and butterflies into the garden.
Plant Video
An eight year old Eupatorium purpureum in our woodland gardens.