Eutrochium fistulosum
trumpetweed, joe-pye weed, queen of the meadow, hollow joe-pye weed
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Family
Asteraceae
Leaf Arrangement
whorled
Leaf Attachment
petiolate
Leaf Margin
serrate
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
lanceolate
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
pink, purple
Flower Month
July - September
Height (meters)
0.6
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Wetland Class
FACW
Animal Use
Seeds eaten by the Swamp sparrow. Also is an important source of honey, attracting pollinators and serving as a special value to honey bees.
Habitat
Alluvial woods, meadows, bogs, marshes, and stream banks.