100 Seeds Hollow Joe Pye Weed Eutrochium fistulosum Native Wildflower Pollinator Garden

Hollow Joe Pye Weed, also known as Eutrochium fistulosum, is a tall, robust native perennial valued for its hollow purple-tinged stems and large domed clusters of soft mauve-pink flowers. Blooming from midsummer into early autumn, it brings dramatic height and late-season color to meadows, rain gardens, and mixed borders, and its nectar-rich blooms are a favorite of bees and butterflies.
This easygoing native adapts well to moist sites and naturalized plantings, where it pairs beautifully with ironweed, goldenrod, and other meadow companions. The fluffy seed heads that follow the flowers add winter interest, and the sturdy stems stand tall through the season without staking in most gardens. Use it toward the back of a border or beside a pond margin for a relaxed, cottage-style look.
Species: Eutrochium fistulosum
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming, tall
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist to wet, well-drained, loamy
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4 to 9
Germination: 14 to 30 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 24 to 36 inches
Notes: Native wildflower; hollow stems; late-season blooms