Eutrochium purpureum (Purple Joe-Pye Weed) Grow Under Pines Flower Time August

Flower Time August

First and Second Photos By: Walter Siegmund (Own work) [GFDL (http://www

Big-leaved Aster thrives in well-drained soils that are mesic to dry and can form a tall rhizomatous ground cover

Height 6"-1'

Carex muskingumensis (Palm Sedge) is a short native that has excellent foliage for textures in home landscaping in many applications

Eutrochium purpureum (Purple Joe-Pye Weed) Grow Under Pines Flower Time AugustSweet Joe Pye Weed is a large woodland plant reaching around four to seven feet high with beautiful cotton candy pink purple flowers. It brings in the butterflies and is a statement plant for the garden, but with its height, it can be a bit aggressive in smaller gardens. Plus it is a favorite nectar source for the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis). Sun Exposure: shade, part shade Soil Conditions Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic Height 4