Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Joe Pye Weed (spotted)
Eutrochium maculatum
Conventionally Grown
Spotted Joe Pye Weed is found primarily growing in the Northeast and upper Midwest regions of North America. Smaller than Sweet Joe Pye Weed, it reaches just 4-6 feet, which is much more manageable for most perennial gardens. The wide, fluffy, pink-purple flower clusters attract pollinators of all kinds. Easy to grow and will bloom the first year if started early.
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Growing instructions
Cold stratification required: direct sow in fall or early winter into a clean, prepared bed. Or, for spring sowing, sow shallowly about 10 weeks before last frost, in rich, damp soil. Cover and refrigerate for 3 weeks. Afterwards, move to a 70-degree, well-lit spot for germination, which can take up to 28 days. Harden off and transplant outdoors into rich, moist soil after last frost.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 150 days365 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 21-28 |
| Width at Maturity | 36" |
| Height at Maturiry | 60" |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Sun Conditions | Partial Sun (4-6 hours Sun), Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | Barely Cover |
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Plant Spacing | 24" |
About the artist
Pearl Cowan is influenced by botanical illustration, Dutch forest floor still lifes, alchemical/occult illustration, religious painting, and landscapes. In this acrylic painting, she sets Spotted Joe Pye Weed against a backdrop of one of her signature Radiant Voids, giving it a sense of supernatural resonance.
