In its native home of North America, Eupatorium is commonly known as Joe Pye Weed. Cut them back hard in early spring to allow the new growth to shine. They will also grow by ponds in quite moist soil as long as it is getting a good dose of sun. Joe Pye Weed prefers moist to wet soil and does best in sun to partial shade. It displays clusters of purple blossoms through summer into fall. This genera is a perennial favorite of the famed garden designer, Piet Oudolf, and loved for its structural qualities and hazy rosy blooms in late summer. Water to establish, then only if rainfall is low, they become quite dry tolerant - you will know if you have pushed the too far, because if they are too dry the leaves will scorch. Eutrochium maculatum is an herbaceous native perennial wildflower, commonly known as Joe Pye Weed or Queen of the Meadow, that is useful as a tall plant in wet spaces. It is quick to grow and establish and doesn't need a lot of care.
GATEWAY EUPATORIUM ABRE CAMINO FULL
Plant Eupatorium 'Gateway' in humus rich, moist, well drained soil in a full sun to part shade position.
Eupatorium 'Gateway' is suitable for coastal gardens with good salt tolerance. This tall plant doesn't require much in the way of care and there is no need to stake. The tall habit adds structure and depth and can also make a nice accent to grasses. The plants are stunning at the back of a border or along a fence line, their architectural form creates a great garden feature. The flowers attract beneficial insects to the garden, especially butterflies who flock to them. As the weather cools, the petals fall, leaving handsome seed heads of bronze and rust that extend the show into winter. The mauve pink flowers begin blooming in late summer and soldier on to autumn. Eupatorium 'Gateway' really makes a statement with its strong, upright stems.
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