Eutrochium dubium

Coastal Plain Joe Pye Weed is a late summer to early fall blooming wildflower, with large pale pink flower heads, found throughout sunny meadows along the east coast. This wet-loving perennial is in the aster family, but the blooms form dense clusters rather than large disc flowers. Frequently described as a pollinator magnet, you will find a variety of flying insects such as bees and butterflies visiting this plant. This Joe Pye Weed can get up to six feet tall, but more compact cultivars such as ‘Little Joe’ are available. When the pale pink to purple clusters of flowers bloom, they give off a light fragrance. This plant thrives in full to part sun and doesn’t mind having wet feet from time to time but planting in soggy or consistently wet soil is not advised. Coastal Plain Joe Pye Weed is reported to be deer resistant and may also be less susceptible to powdery mildew. As with all deer resistant plants, if deer are a concern, fencing is a good idea when plants are young. If you plant a Joe Pye Weed today, the pollinators in your neighborhood will thank you tomorrow!