Eupatorium fistulosum

Common Names

Hollow Joe Pye Weed, Hollow-Stemmed Joe-Pye Weed, Joe-Pye Weed, Purple Thoroughwort, Trumpetweed

Summary

Hollow Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum), native to eastern North America, is a tall perennial with hollow purplish stems and whorled, lance-shaped leaves, forming large domed inflorescences of pale pink to pinkish-purple flowers that are vanilla-scented and attract butterflies, blooming from July to September, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soils, tolerating clay, hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9, it spreads by rhizomes and can be propagated by division or seed, provide ample space, stems may require staking when blooms are heavy, and cut back to the ground in late winter, it is used in borders, rain gardens, wildlife gardens, native plantings, and erosion-control landscapes, and attracts butterflies and other pollinators, deer- and rabbit-resistant.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

60-96 inches

Spread

2-2.5 feet

Hardiness Zones

Zones 4-9

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally Full Sun to Partial Shade.

Soil Type

Moist, loamy soil that is well-draining yet moisture-retentive and rich in organic matter.

Soil Drainage

Moist to wet soils that do not dry out

Soil pH

6.0-8.0 (slightly acidic to slightly alkaline)

Bloom Color

Pink to Purple

Bloom Time

Summer to Fall

Foliage Color

Green

Fall Foliage Color

Green

Leaf Lifecycle

Deciduous

Growth Rate

Fast

Seasons of Interest

Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Cuttings, Division

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts bees, butterflies, other pollinators, birds