Flora of Pennsylvania

Eutrochium purpureum

Eutrochium purpureum sweet Joe-Pye-weed

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA Add to MyPlants View Locations

Highly varied species that hybridizes with other species in the genus.

Grows in forests, woodlands, meadows and fields, occurs in drier habitats than other species in the genus.

Found in most counties in the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FAC
NCNE: FAC



Flowers July through October. Blooming period is 8 to 10 weeks.

Leaves  simple, whorled (in whorls of 3 or 4) and toothed

Stems  dark purple at the nodes, green elsewhere, solid or with a thin central cavity towards the base

Florets  white to purplish, infloresences convex

Height  5 to 7 feet

S-rank:  S5 (Secure)
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

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Eutrochium purpureum sweet Joe-Pye-weed

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
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Plant Summary
perennial forb native flower color: pink
Common Names
sweet Joe-Pye-weed