Ohio Native Plant Natural Range
To view the natural range of Eutrochium maculatum visit the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service website.
Listed as Endangered in Maryland
Cultivation Information Joe-Pye-Weed
Swallowtail visiting Joe-pye-weed – In this picture the butterfly appears to be the size of a truck, in reality is approximately 4 in wide
Height - 6 ft - Flower Color - PinkBlooms - June to AugustSun -Sun to part sunHardy Zone - 4 to 9
Perennial
Soil - Moist - Ideal plant for rain-gardens. However, it does grow tall, so strategically design your gardens keeping this in mind.
Family - Asteraceae
Family - Asteraceae
Wildlife Significance Joe-Pye-Weed
Nectar Source - Spotted Skippers, butterflies: Zebra Swallowtail, Variegated Fritillary, Tiger Swallowtail, Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Anise Swallowtail, Milbert's Tortoiseshell, Monarch, Black Swallowtail, hummingbirds, bumblebees, solitary bees and wasps.
Host Plant - Caterpillars of the Pearl crescent (butterfly)
Seeds - Small seeds are enjoyed by Swamp Sparrows
Deer - Are not fond of Joe-pye-weed
For detailed information, visit the Illinois Wildflower site
Host Plant - Caterpillars of the Pearl crescent (butterfly)
Seeds - Small seeds are enjoyed by Swamp Sparrows
Deer - Are not fond of Joe-pye-weed
For detailed information, visit the Illinois Wildflower site
Propagation Notes Joe-Pye-Weed
Stratifying Seeds
Harvesting Seed - Wait until flowers turn brown before collecting seed. Either plant outside or allow to dry in paper bag before storing.
Outdoors - Seed harvested in late fall is placed in a well-drained flat. Since seed needs light to germinate, it is best not to cover will soil. Cover flat with protective layer like glass, this will to protect seedlings in the spring from heavy rain. Seeds needs light in order to germinate, don't cover with soil when sowing seeds.
Storage In refrigerator - Moist Cold - 30 days - Small Zip lock plastic bag with a few tablespoons of moistened vermiculite
Seeds Planted - 2-9-2012Sprouted - 2-23-2012 -Night Temperature - 61 - 63 °F
Day Temperature - 64 - 65° F - Under florescent lights Seeds require cold, moist storage and light in order to germinate
Outdoors - Seed harvested in late fall is placed in a well-drained flat. Since seed needs light to germinate, it is best not to cover will soil. Cover flat with protective layer like glass, this will to protect seedlings in the spring from heavy rain. Seeds needs light in order to germinate, don't cover with soil when sowing seeds.
Storage In refrigerator - Moist Cold - 30 days - Small Zip lock plastic bag with a few tablespoons of moistened vermiculite
Seeds Planted - 2-9-2012Sprouted - 2-23-2012 -Night Temperature - 61 - 63 °F
Day Temperature - 64 - 65° F - Under florescent lights Seeds require cold, moist storage and light in order to germinate