Joe Pye Weed. A perennial with mid-green leaves. Bears domed clusters of wine-red flowers on purple-red stems. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers July to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum ‘Atropurpureum’
A perennial with mid-green leaves. Bears domed clusters of wine-red flowers on purple-red stems.
	
	
	Category: Perennials
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Eupatorium  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | purpureum  | 
		
| Varietry | ssp. maculatum 'Atropurpureum'  | 
		
| Common Name | Joe Pye Weed  | 
		
| Flower Colour | red  | 
		
| Soil | Clay Loam  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Herbaceous  | 
		
| Height | 2m  | 
		
| Family | Asteraceae  | 
		
| Spread | 1m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | Fast  | 
		
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | July, September  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist  | 
		
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Bog garden, Border  | 
		
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