Spotted Joe Pye Weed - Eutrochium maculatum

Formerly part of Eupatorium genus.

Features: This type of Joe Pye Weed prefers full sun and moisture. It's a great rain garden plant. Clusters of pink to pale purple flowers provide nectar for Monarchs, Swallowtail butterflies and many other insects.Birds will eat the seeds.

Light:  Full to Partial Sun

Soil: Wet to Moist

Height: 3-5 feet

Blooms: July to September

See more information and photos at Illinois Wildflowers and USDA Plants Database

Photo Credits:  Illinois Wildflowers