Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum) Seeds

Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum) Seeds

$3.95

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Seed packs contain a generous amount of seed for the home gardener. Minimum 50 seeds per pack.

aka Gravel root

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Joe Pye Weed is easily grown in average, moist but well-drained soils in partial sun. This plant is characterized by its pink/purple flowers, deep red stems, and slight vanilla scent. Joe Pye weed is used for pink and red dyes for textiles, but is often planted for ornamentals.

Type: Perennial
Family:  Asteraceae
Native Range:
Growing Zones:  3-9
Mature Height: 5-9 feet
Mature Width: 15-18 inches 

Sowing: Start indoors in pots 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow in Fall. Barely cover seed. Needs light to germinate.
Sow depth: ¼ in
Days to Germinate: 14-21 @ 60-70F
Special Maintenance: Germination is enhanced by moist chilling at 38 degrees for 2 months.

Sunlight: Part Sun, Part Shade
Soil Type: Average
Water: Heavy
Drought Tolerance: Poor
Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf Description:
Bloom Time: Summer, July-September
Bloom Description: Pink puff ball

Harvest: Root
Harvest Time: Fall, September

Special Properties: Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Deer resistant

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