Looking for a low-maintenance, native perennial for your garden? Eutrochium fistulosum, commonly known as hollow Joe-Pye weed, is a great choice.
 
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
This rugged plant thrives in moist to wet soils, making it perfect for rain gardens or low-lying areas in your landscape.
 
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
It prefers full sun to partial shade, and though this is not a shade garden plant, it can be very shade tolerant if conditions are moist enough.
 
SIZE:
Hollow Joe-Pye weed can reach heights of 5 to 7 feet, adding impressive height and structure to your garden.
 
BLOOM TIME/COLOR:
In late summer to early fall, this plant produces clusters of mauve-pink flowers that attract butterflies and bees.
 
COMPANION PLANTS:
It also pairs well with other moisture-loving plants, such as swamp milkweed and cardinal flower.
 
LARVAL HOST:
Additionally, it serves as a host plant for the larvae of several species of butterflies, including the beautiful giant swallowtail and tiger swallowtail.
 
Bring the beauty of native plants to your garden with Eutrochium fistulosum. With its impressive size, attractive blooms, and ecological benefits, it's a must-have for any garden aiming to support local ecosystems.