'Little Joe' Joe Pye Weed - Eutrochium dubium
There are lots of wonderful Joe Pye weeds out there, but we selected 'Little Joe' because of its five-star performance in the Chicago Botanic Gardens plant evaluation. It earned its rating based on its fabulous flowering and outstanding resistance to powdery mildew; its tidy, compact stature is also a major asset since it can be grown in less space than conventional selections. Look to 'Little Joe' here to sustain butterflies at the peak of the season - mid-summer through autumn. Vital Details: Plant Size: 3-4' tall and 1-3' wide Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) Water: Average to wet. Hardiness: USDA zone 3-9 (Find your hardiness zone) Pollinator Value: attracts butterflies, especially swallowtails, monarchs, and painted ladies, as well as other pollinating insects Host Plant To The Following: Over three dozen species of butterflies and moths including Great Tiger moth, Three Lined Flower moth, Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and more. Notable Features: Native, deer resistant, long-blooming