Eupatorium Eutrochium 'Maculatum Gateway'

Eupatorium Eutrochium 'Maculatum Gateway' brings bold height and pollinator activity to native gardens. Loved for its dense clusters of mauve pink flowers that bloom atop sturdy wine tinted stems, this cultivar makes a dramatic statement while providing vital support to pollinators and wildlife. Height & Spread: 5 - 7 ft x 3 - 4 ft Bloom Time: Mid to late summer Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Soil Preference: Moist well drained loam or clay Watering Needs: Medium to high Deer Resistance: Moderate NATIVE STATUS Cultivated selection of Eupatorium maculatum, a North American native found in wet meadows lowlands and moist prairies throughout the central and eastern United States. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Butterflies Provides abundant nectar for butterflies such as monarchs swallowtails painted ladies and red admirals, especially valuable during late summer migration and feeding periods. Bees Supports a wide array of native bees including bumble bees long horned bees a