Gateway' Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum ‘Gateway’) is a seasonal plant with purple or pink blooms from summer into fall. They prefer moist to wet soil in full sun. They grow up to 5 feet tall and are a good choice for slopes and basins. Companion plants include Southern Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica shrevei) and Palm Sedge (Carex muskigemensis).
Maintenance
Consider cutting back post-bloom to prevent aggressive spreading by seed.
About
Light Requirements
Sun Moisture Requirements
Slopes,
Basin Soil Requirements
Most Soils Height
Medium Spacing
2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes* Bloom Time
July,
August,
September Bloom Color
Magenta,
Purple,
Pink Seasonality
Fall,
Summer,
Winter Sociability
Groups of 5-10 Other Notable Cultivars & Varieties
Eutrochium maculatum ‘Atropurpureum', Eutrochium maculatum ‘Purple Bush’