Structural anchor · Sunny to part-sun gardens
Please note: This listing is for Eutrochium maculatum, Spotted Joe-Pye Weed. A close relative of Coastal Joe-Pye Weed, it offers the same outstanding pollinator value and typically grows 4–7 feet tall in average garden conditions.
Growing conditions
- Sun: Full sun to part sun
- Soil: Moist to average (adaptable)
Plant details
- Size: ~2–5 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
- Blooms: Mid-late summer
- Deer resistant: Sometimes
Why we love it
- Strong, upright stems with whorled leaves create clear vertical structure
- Clusters of soft pink-to-purple flowers bloom in mid to late summer
- Flowers carry a subtle vanilla fragrance
Why wildlife loves it
- Abundant nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
- Host plant for dozens of moth species
- Seeds provide food for birds
Fun to see
- Large butterflies, including swallowtails and monarchs, linger to drink nectar.
What to expect at pickup
Ground covers and ferns are sold as young, well rooted plugs. Shrubs are sold in 1 gallon containers.
Because this is a fall collection, some plants may have limited foliage or may be beginning to enter dormancy at pickup. This is a normal seasonal change. Their roots are healthy and ready to establish after planting.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
