100 Seeds Hollow Joe-Pye Weed Eutrochium fistulosum Native Tall Purple Wildflower Meadow Perennial

Hollow Joe-Pye Weed is a tall, stately native perennial known for its dramatic height and large, domed clusters of soft mauve-pink blooms that appear from midsummer into early fall. The hollow, purple-speckled stems rise above surrounding vegetation, creating a bold vertical accent in meadows, prairies, rain gardens, and the back of perennial borders. Its nectar-rich flowers are a standout feature of late-season landscapes, drawing in a diversity of pollinators and lending a naturalistic, wild-garden character to any planting.

This moisture-loving species performs best in consistently damp to wet soils and full sun, where it develops its full stature and abundant bloom. The fluffy seed heads that follow the flowers extend seasonal interest into autumn and winter, and the sturdy stems provide structure after the growing season. It pairs well with other tall native perennials in rain gardens, pond margins, pollinator plantings, and naturalized meadow schemes, and it also works as a striking cut flower.
Species: Eutrochium fistulosum
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming, tall
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist to wet, well-drained to boggy
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-9
Germination: 14-30 days with cold moist stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not cover deeply
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Notes: Native wildflower; hollow stems; late-season blooms; thrives in damp sites