Eutrochium maculatum Joe-Pye-Weed

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
Two bees on top pale pink Eutrochium maculatum flowers. This flower is flat on the top which makes it easy for bee and butterflies to land.
Two bees on Joe-Pye-Weed By Ken & Paula Korber
A Eastern Tiger Swallowtail that appears to be oversized on the top of a Joe-pye-weed plant.
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

Cultivation Information Joe-Pye-Weed
Height - 6 ft - Flower Color - PinkBlooms - June to AugustSun -Sun to part sun
Hardy Zone - 4 to 9 Soil - Moist - Ideal plant for rain-gardens. However, it does grow tall so strategically design your gardens keeping this in mind.
Family - Asteraceae Over the Years -
A pretty orange and black butterfly sitting on top of a Joe-pye-weed plant
Fritillary butterfly enjoying nectar from a Joe-pye-weed plant. The host plant for the caterpillars of this butterfly are violets.
Seed Provenance Eutrochium maculatum
Nodding Onion Gardens - 2011 - present. Prairie Moon Nursery, Winona, MN - 2010
Very tall Joe - Pye Weed (maybe 9 ft high), growing with lot of other wildflowers, Allegeheny River, PA
Joe - Pye-Weed - Allegeheny River, PA
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

Not only wildlife On a hot Farmer's Market Day wise Poodles like Sammy find shade under young Joe- Pye- Weed
Small white poodle wearing a blue bandana, hiding under the shade of several young joe-pye-weed potted plants
August 2012
Dried Eutrochium maculatum seed next to a quarter for comparison
Collect Joe-pye- weed seeds late in the fall when they are light and fluffy
Propagation Notes Joe-Pye-Weed

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 well drained flat. since seed needs light to germinate is 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.
Storage In refrigerator - Moist Cold - 30 days - Small Zip lock plastic bag with a few table spoons of moistened vermiculite
Seeds Planted - 2-9-2012Sprouted - 2-23-2012 -Night Temperature - 61 - 63°F
Day Temperature - 64 - 65°F - Under florescent lights