Joe Pye Weed 'Gateway'

Eutrochium maculatum ‘Gateway’

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
Native Plant Cultivar
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’