Eutrochium 'Little Joe' - Joe Pye Weed

There are lots of wonderful Joe Pye weeds out there, but we selected 'Little Joe' because of its five-star performance in the Chicago Botanic Gardens plant evaluation. It earned its rating based on its fabulous flowering and outstanding resistance to powdery mildew; its tidy, compact stature is also a major asset since it can be grown in less space than conventional selections.

Look to 'Little Joe' here to sustain butterflies at the peak of the season - mid-summer through autumn.

Vital Details:

Plant Size: 3-4' tall and  1-3' wide

Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)

Water: Average to wet.

Hardiness: USDA zone 3-9 (Find your hardiness zone)

Pollinator Value: attracts butterflies, especially swallowtails, monarchs, and painted ladies, as well as other pollinating insects

Host Plant To The Following: Over three dozen species of butterflies and moths including Great Tiger moth, Three Lined Flower moth, Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and more.

Notable Features: Native, deer resistant, long-blooming, cut flower, fragrant.

Pot Size: One quart

Plant Name: Eutrochium dubium 'Little Joe' (formerly known as Eupatorium dubium)