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Little Joe Pye Weed
Lavender Summer Blooms are a Butterfly Magnet!The Little Joe-Pye Weed, 'Eupatorium purpureum', is a wonderful lavender purple bloomer that stands 4’ tall with a plant spread the 29-35”. The “Little Joe’ plant has dark green leaves and it is covered with dome-shaped heads of lavender flowers in midsummer. Having a more compact growing habit, it produces 4' tall and stiff stems to prevent flopping later in the year. Not only does “Little Joe’ grow to a manageable size in the garden, but its dwarf stature keeps the butterflies at eye level for our enjoyment!‘Little Joe-Pye Weed’ is more compact and shorter than other perennials in its family. With beautiful wine red stems that develop large green leaves, it is a definite attractor to butterflies and bees but is deer resistant.Eupatorium ‘Little Joe-Pye Weed’ should be planted in full sun, but can tolerate some afternoon shade. Make sure it has a moist, well-drained area for optimal success, and give this colorful plant some space to grow.Combine ‘Little Joe Pye Weed’ with Rudbeckia ‘Black Eyed Susan’, Aster ‘Woods Purple’, ornamental grasses or in a perennial border for a great background! * Lavender Blooms in Summer* Stems Do Not Flop* Attracts butterflies