Hollow Joe-pyeweed
Eutrochium fistulosum
Last reviewed: July 2026
Eutrochium fistulosum is a native perennial wildflower blooming pink-purple from July through September across eastern and central United States. This tall prairie plant attracts bees, butterflies, and moths in wet meadows and stream edges.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Hollow Joe-pyeweed as toxic to livestock.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
60"–180" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 25 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Deer
Resistant (per Prairie Moon Nursery)
Hollow joe-pyeweed is a tall native perennial that produces clusters of pinkish-purple flowers from July through September. This robust plant can reach 5 to 15 feet in height and spreads 2 to 4 feet wide, making it best suited for larger garden spaces. It thrives in full sun with average moisture and dies back completely in winter.
Growing Hollow Joe-pyeweed
Grow Hollow Joe-pyeweed in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 60 to 180 inches tall and spread 24 to 48 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hollow Joe-pyeweed 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.
- Extremely tall height appears wild and unmanicured
- Spreads aggressively to form large colonies
- Dormant winter appearance looks very rough
Wildlife value
Host plant for eastern tiger swallowtail, red admiral butterfly.
This plant is exceptional for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and moths with its late-season blooms. The flowers provide crucial nectar when many other plants have finished blooming.
Common questions
- When does Hollow Joe-pyeweed bloom?
- Eutrochium fistulosum blooms from July through September, producing clusters of pink to purple flowers that attract numerous pollinators.
- Where is Hollow Joe-pyeweed native?
- This species is native to much of the eastern and central United States, from Maine south to Florida and west to Texas, Oklahoma, and the Great Lakes region.
- What pollinators visit Hollow Joe-pyeweed?
- The flowers attract a wide variety of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and moths, making it valuable for pollinator gardens and natural areas.
- What growing conditions does Hollow Joe-pyeweed prefer?
- Eutrochium fistulosum thrives in full sun to partial sun with medium to high moisture conditions, naturally occurring in wet meadows, stream banks, and marsh edges.
- Is Hollow Joe-pyeweed toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Hollow Joe-pyeweed as toxic to livestock.
- Is Hollow Joe-pyeweed HOA-friendly?
- Hollow Joe-pyeweed takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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