'Gateway' Joe Pye Weed - Eutrochium maculatum

No butterfly garden is complete without a Joe Pye weed! Formerly known as Eupatorium, these nifty native perennials burst on the summer scene with big, foamy, bright pink flowers that attract butterflies by the score. Star-like whorls of foliage punctuate the red stems of this towering - 6'+ tall - plant for a beautiful geometry and texture to carry your garden through the entire growing season. If 'Gateway' gets a bit too large for your space, consider 'Little Joe' instead. Vital Details: Plant Size: 4 - 5' tall and  1.5 - 2' wide. Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day). Water: Average to wet. Hardiness: USDA zone 4-8 (Find your hardiness zone) Pollinator Value: Attracts butterflies, especially swallowtails, monarchs, and painted ladies, as well as other pollinating insects. Host Plant To The Following:  Over three dozen species of butterflies and moths including Great Tiger moth, Three Lined Flower moth, Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and more. Notable Features: Native, deer resistant, long-blooming, cut flower, fragrant. Pot size: One quart Plant name: Eutrochium maculatum 'Gateway', or Spotted Joe Pye Weed