Sweet Joe-Pye Weed Wildflower Plugs (Eutrochium purpureum)

Hollow Joe-Pye Weed Wildflower Plugs - Eutrochium fistulosum If you want to see more butterflies, moths, skippers, and bees, Sweet Joe-Pye Weed is a tall, flowering, native perennial in the Aster family you simply must have in your collection. It occurs naturally most often on lower or moist sites with slightly acidic to neutral pH in full sun to open woodlands and stream edges in much of the eastern half of the U.S.  It grows to 5’-7’ tall when in bloom that is topped with pink flowers (actually a grouping of florets). While it’s not particularly attractive to deer, it makes a great addition to wildlife openings and such because of its structure and attraction to so many beneficial insects. It’s those insects that feed our birds and other critters, and also pollinate important plants such as fruit trees that deer and others utilize. The seeds are also eaten by a wide variety of birds. Equally important in the yard or the wild, keep in mind when planting in a landscape setting to have