Eutrochium maculatum (spotted joe-pyeweed) is a North American species of flowering plants in the sunflower family. It is widespread through much of the United States and Canada. It is the only species of the genus found west of the Great Plains.
Family:
Asteraceae (Aster)
Height:
3 to 6 feet
Leaves:
3-5 lance-shaped toothed leaves (3 to 9 inches long), whorled around the often spotted stem
Flower:
Large clusters (5 to 10 inches) of many pink flowers, which appear fuzzy
Bloom time:
July-September
Nicknames:
Purple Boneset, Spotted Trumpetweed, Queen of the Meadow, Thoroughwort
Habitat:
Wet meadows, marshes, ditches, and moist pastures
Wildlife Benefits:
Very attractive to butterflies. Provides cover for amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals.
Can I plant this in my garden?
Prefers full sun and moist mineral or peaty soils. It is suitable for use in rain gardens and lakeshore plantings.
References:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/spotted-joe-pye-weed
Family | Asteraceae |
---|---|
Habit | Forb |
Flower | pink |
Origin | native |
Life cycle | perennial |
Bloom time | (7) July, (8) August, (9) September |
*sites | Gervais Mill Pond, Lake Phalen, Snail Lake |