Spotted Joe-Pye Seeds - Heirloom Flower Garden Seeds for Growing

Spotted Joe-Pye is a perennial wildflower grown for its tall upright growth and large clusters of pink to mauve flowers. The plant develops sturdy spotted stems with lance-shaped green foliage and blooms from mid to late summer, attracting a variety of pollinators. It is commonly planted in native gardens, pollinator gardens, meadow landscapes, rain gardens, and naturalized areas. Spotted Joe-Pye performs best in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil and adapts well to a range of temperate growing conditions.

Features

• Produces large clusters of pink to mauve flowers
• Tall upright perennial growth habit
• Suitable for native, meadow, and pollinator gardens
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Grows well in moist, well-drained soil
• Suitable for rain gardens and naturalized landscapes
• Adapted to temperate climates
• Provides late-season ornamental blooms
• Suitable for long-term garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Eutrochium maculatum
• Common Name (US): Spotted Joe-Pye Weed
• Seed Type / Variety: Native perennial wildflower seeds
• Growth Habit: Tall upright herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 4 to 8
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Fall or early spring
• Sowing Months: September to November, February to April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 21 to 45 days at 18 to 21°C, benefits from cold stratification
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high, prefers consistently moist soil
• Mature Plant Size: 150 to 240 cm height, 60 to 120 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 90 cm