Little Joe Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium dubium 'Little Joe')
yew-pah-TOR-ee-um DOO-bee-um 'Little Joe'

Deciduous Perennial in the Asteraceae Family
 

 
Available May 9
Size Notes Price Availability
#1 gallon Field $13.60 Available for Pre-Order
2/6 - 2/16
Estimated Arrival May 9
 
Big clusters of mauve-pink flowers, whorled leaves on sturdy stems. Often covered with butterflies.

Eupatorium dubium 'Little Joe' is a compact, late-blooming perennial that adds striking vertical interest and valuable season extension to pollinator-friendly gardens. As a cultivar of the Joe-Pye weed species, this selection showcases the genus's trademark clusters of mauve-pink flowerheads, while maintaining a more manageable, tidy growth habit.

Reaching a mature height of 3-4 feet, 'Little Joe' forms a well-branched, upright clump of lush, green foliage topped by large, domed flower heads that emerge in late summer and persist into autumn. The flowerheads, composed of numerous small, disc-like florets, attract a diverse array of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects seeking a valuable late-season nectar source.

Unlike some Joe-Pye weed cultivars, 'Little Joe' maintains a compact, self-supporting form without requiring staking or deadheading. Its sturdy stems and deep root system also lend excellent drought and deer tolerance, making it a resilient addition to sustainable, low-maintenance perennial plantings.

Whether incorporated into mixed borders, planted en masse for a bold, textural statement, or positioned to provide a vertical accent, Eupatorium dubium 'Little Joe' is an invaluable choice for extending the seasonal interest and ecological value of the garden. Its vibrant bloom period, compact habit, and adaptability position it as a versatile, pollinator-friendly perennial for a variety of landscape applications.

 

Plant Data

Mature Size 3 - 4 feet tall. 24 - 36 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium - Wet
Zones 3a - 8b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Deciduous, Full Sun, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Wet
Bloom Period July to September
Flower Color Mauve Purple
Foliage Color
 

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