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Eupatorium Seeds - Joe Pyeweed
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
48 - 72 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Dark pink
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
LATIN NAME
Eupatorium maculatum
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
36 - 48 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Evenly moist soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
LATIN NAME
Eupatorium perfoliatum
About...
Eupatorium (Eupatorium Maculatum) - Eupatorium seeds produce a wonderfully unique plant! Also known as Joe Pyeweed, this is a very versatile plant: some people consider it to be an herb, others a wild flower, others a butterfly plant, and others an ornamental for the flower bed.MORE EUPATORIUM OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
64 - 72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
28 - 35 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8 inch
SOWING RATE
1 ounce per 1,500 square feet or 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 - 48 inches
Eupatorium (Eupatorium Maculatum) - Eupatorium seeds produce a wonderfully unique plant! Also known as Joe Pyeweed, this is a very versatile plant: some people consider it to be an herb, others a wild flower, others a butterfly plant, and others an ornamental for the flower bed. This Eupatorium Maculatum plant is so diverse that it is all of these things. Many butterflies are attracted to Eupatorium: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Great Spangled Fritillary, Pearl Crescent, Monarch, and the Tawny-edged Skipper to name a few.
Uniquely named
This uniquely named flowering plant was named after a Native American herbalist, named Joe-Pye, who cured fevers using the Eupatorium plant.
Eupatorium seed | joe pyeweed
How to grow
Sow Joe Pye Weed seeds on soil surface, tamp in, and keep evenly moist until germination. This Eupatorium commonly grows in flood plains, swamps, bogs, stream banks, and wet meadows so moisture is a requirement. Eupatorium is a liberal self-sower, dropping its own flower seeds. Deadhead the spent flowers if you do not want it to spread.
It is a perennial that can be divided every 2 years. The stalks are hollow and will fall over if not sheltered from the wind. Many people like to stake this young plant until is is well established and the stalks and stems are firm. Pinch back Joe Pyeweed plants in the early summer as it will help them grow a little shorter and bushier. It will bloom July through October or until a hard frost occurs.
- Sowing Rate: 1 ounce per 1,500 square feet or 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 28 - 35 days
- Approximately 95,000 seeds per ounce.
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: 1/8 inch
Flower Specifications
Joe Pyeweed is still growing strong and full of blooms when many other plants are done performing clear up until a hard frost. Many people plant Joe Pyeweed as a stand alone plant and others prefer it lining the back of a border. Either way, it is easily established from flower seeds and faithfully performs with easy maintenance and long-blooming period. Joe Pyeweed does best when it's placed in a moist location, but it will adapt to a dryer location if the soil is of adequate quality.
- Height: 48 - 72 inches
- USDA Zones: 4 - 9
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Common Questions
What are some good companion plants for my joe pyeweed?
Plants such as aster, helianthus or ornamental grass all look beautiful with joe pyeweed.
Can I use this flower in my cut flower garden?
Yes, joe pyeweed works good for cut flowers.
Will deer eat these flowers?
No, deer and rabbits tend to avoid this plant.
Will Eupatorium Maculatum work as an attractant for my pollinators?
Yes, Eupatorium Maculatum) attracts bees, birds, and butterflies.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 85F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Surface sow 1/16 inch deep
SOWING RATE
6 - 7 seeds per plant or 4 ounces per 1,000 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Eupatorium (Eupatorium Perfoliatum) - Commonly known as Boneset, this remarkable flower is native to the Southern and Eastern United States. Boneset is large and showy, bearing masses of long-lived, white flowers which are truly unique. The butterflies and bees cannot leave these flowers alone! Grow Eupatorium in your own garden from flower seeds! They make a lovely addition to the wild flower garden or to the back of the perennial garden as they can reach 48 inches in height.
Historically, the Boneset plant was commonly used by some North American Indian tribes and lay herbal doctors for its properties as a febrifuge, laxative, stimulant, and diaphoretic. The Boneset herb was often used to treat flu epidemics, and still today, some use the dried leaves and flowering tops to make Boneset tea or tincture to treat colds and flu.
How To Grow Boneset: Boneset herb plants prefer full sun to partial shade and moist soils. Sow Boneset seeds on soil surface, tamp in, and keep evenly moist until germination. This Eupatorium commonly grows in flood plains, swamps, bogs, stream banks, and wet meadows so moisture is a requirement. Eupatorium Boneset is a liberal self-sower, dropping its own flower seeds. Deadhead the spent flowers if you do not want it to spread.
Approximately 160,000 seeds per ounce.