Baby Joe Joe-Pye Weed

Compact Joe-Pye weed, lavender-pink clusters attract butterflies in late summer

Botanical Name- Eupatorium Baby Joe

Pronunciation- yoo-puh-TOR-ee-um

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Moist, well drained, compost enriched

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Mauve pink

Bloom Time- Mid summer - early fall

Companion Plants- Veronicastrum virginicum (tall spires, pollinator synergy)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (monarchs, swallowtails), pollinating wasps

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP3

Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back in late fall or early spring; keep soil moist and fertilize lightly.

Trimming Instructions- Cut back to the ground in late winter.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. In clay, add compost to maintain moisture but prevent standing water.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids