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Justiceweed

Eupatorium leucolepis

Last reviewed: June 2026

Justiceweed (Eupatorium leucolepis)
Photo: (c) Lauren McLaurin, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Lauren McLaurin

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–36" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, DE, FL, GA and 11 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Justiceweed is a perennial that produces clusters of small white flowers from July through September. This compact plant grows in a tidy clump and thrives in partial sun with average moisture conditions.

In an HOA neighborhood

Justiceweed is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

  • Dies back completely in winter

Wildlife value

The flowers are excellent for attracting native bees and butterflies during late summer when many other blooms have faded. This plant serves as an important nectar source during the critical late-season pollinator period.

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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