Eupatoire Maculée
Eupatorium maculatum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
high
Size
36"–72" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
IL
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Joe Pye Weed is a tall native wildflower that forms impressive clumps with clusters of mauve-pink flowers in late summer. This moisture-loving perennial creates a bold statement in the landscape and provides excellent late-season color when many other plants are fading.
In an HOA neighborhood
Eupatoire Maculée takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very tall height may appear unkempt in formal settings
- Common name includes 'weed' which raises HOA concerns
- Can look sparse and stick-like when dormant in winter
Wildlife value
Attracts numerous butterflies, bees, and moths with its nectar-rich flowers that bloom from July through September. Seeds provide food for birds in fall and winter.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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