Joe Pye Weed is considered a keystone species— hosting over 35 native insects such as Swallowtails
A vital source of food, shelter and nectar the blooms became large seed heads. In Autumn and Winter, these are Nature’s bird feeders!
She is happiest damp soils but will tolerate dried soils once established. Like you, she appreciates a bit of afternoon filtered shade too. But it’s not required…
Plant Deets:
Prefers moist to well drained soils.
Grows up to 6’ tall
Blooms July thru September
Herbaceous perennial with LOTS of seeds for overwintering birds (so leave those stalks alone!
** Note this plant may not be available for pickup until mid-to-late May!
Joe Pye Weed is considered a keystone species— hosting over 35 native insects such as Swallowtails
A vital source of food, shelter and nectar the blooms became large seed heads. In Autumn and Winter, these are Nature’s bird feeders!
She is happiest damp soils but will tolerate dried soils once established. Like you, she appreciates a bit of afternoon filtered shade too. But it’s not required…
Plant Deets:
Prefers moist to well drained soils.
Grows up to 6’ tall
Blooms July thru September
Herbaceous perennial with LOTS of seeds for overwintering birds (so leave those stalks alone!
** Note this plant may not be available for pickup until mid-to-late May!
More about Joe Pye Weed
Place in back of garden with native grasses, low growing shrubs and herbaceous plants like Echinacea to support the tall stems
Smaller garden? Want shorter stems? You’ll want to cut back the plants by a third in June
In the wild, Joe Pye Weed’s companions are often Great Blue Lobelia, Cardinal Flower, native Asters, Rose Milkweed and NY Ironweed
