Hollow Joe Pye Weed
(Eutrochium fistulosum)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 4 - 8 ft
Spread: 2 - 4 ft
Flower Color: Pink, Mauve
Flower Time: Late Summer (Jul - Sep)
Fruit Type: Achene
Fruit Color: Brown / Tan
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Medium / High
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Trumpet-weed, Eupatorium fistulosum
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Hollow Joe Pye Weed is a pollinator magnet that produces pollen and nectar for bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators. It is a larval host to 15+ species of caterpillars (The Eupatorium genus are larval hosts for over 40 species). Some songbirds may eat the seeds and beneficial insects can overwinter in the stems.
