Eutrochium purpureum
sweetscented joe pye weed, purple-node 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.JPG&size=w)
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Family
Asteraceae
Leaf Arrangement
whorled
Leaf Attachment
petiolate
Leaf Margin
serrate, toothed
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
elliptic, lanceolate, ovate
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
pink, purple
Flower Month
July - October
Height (meters)
0.6 - 2.0
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Wetland Class
FAC
Animal Use
An important source of honey and attracts a lot of pollinators. Serves as a special value to native bees. Also attracts birds.
Habitat
Moist prairies, wood edges, thickets, open wooded areas, drying sites, and wooded slopes.