Eupatoire Maculée
Eutrochium maculatum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
36"–84" H × 18"–36" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AZ, CO, CT, IA and 28 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Joe Pye Weed is a tall native wildflower that produces large, fluffy pink-purple flower clusters in late summer. This robust perennial forms substantial clumps and thrives in areas with consistent moisture, making it excellent for rain gardens or naturally wet spots.
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 appears wild and uncontrolled
- Can look scraggly when dormant
- May be perceived as weedy rather than ornamental
Wildlife value
Host plant for eight-spotted forester moth.
The large flower clusters are magnets for butterflies, bees, and moths throughout the blooming season. 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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