Spotted Joe Pye Weed - PollinateHV Local Ecotype
Eutrochium maculatum
Certified Organic
Joe Pye is an exquisite native plant, one that is beautifully adorned in sprays of deep pink blooms that arrive at peak summer and fade as we cross the fulcrum from long, warm summer days to that poignant run-up to fall. And what it delivers in beauty and emotional resonance for the gardener, it gives tenfold to native pollinators, including such beloved insects as the Monarch Butterfly and the Orange-belted Bumblebee.
This locally-sourced strain of Joe Pye grows to a height of 6-7 feet, making it an ideal background plant in a garden setting. Its leaves are attractive and interesting before and after bloom. It is easy to grow, and blends well into both tidy landscapes and wild meadows.
This local ecotype seed is of Hudson Valley wild origin and has been scaled for production on our farm in Accord, NY.
PollinateHV is a collaboration between the Hudson Valley Seed Company and Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley in support of threatened native pollinators.
We worked with a team of expert botanists, seed collectors, nursery growers and farmers to produce local ecotype native seeds to support at-risk Hudson Valley pollinators. You can find more information about this project at pollinatehv.org/seed-work. Learn more about the Hudson Valley's threatened pollinators and find resources to install pollinator habitat at all scales at pollinatehv.org.
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Growing instructions
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 180 to 365 |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 30 - 45 days |
| Width at Maturity | 3'-4' |
| Height at Maturiry | 3'-7' |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3456789 |
| Sun Conditions | Partial Sun (4-6 hours Sun)Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | 1/8" |
| Row Spacing | 3' |
| Plant Spacing | 3'-4' |
Pollinator Partners
Joe Pye Weed is a great nectar source for the Orange-Belted Bumblebee, a ground-nesting bee that prefers open woodland, wetland, and old field habitat. This bee is threatened by monoculture farming, especially in the Midwest. Along with its attraction to Joe Pye Weed, this bee is often found in old fields with large stands of goldenrod.
