Joe Pye-Weed (Eutrochium fistulosum) puzzles Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower

the seeds are quite bitter

Whether you're looking to support local fauna or create a naturalistic landscape

which is very useful in the landscape

water edges and moist meadows

Joe Pye-Weed (Eutrochium fistulosum) puzzles Purple ConeflowerQueen of the meadow (aka Joe Pye Weed) Eutrochium fistulosum, a perennial wildflower that grows up to 5' tall and about 3 4' wide with flowers of pinkish lavendar. It likes full sun and prefers moderately moist areas (not too wet and not too dry). Very attractive to pollinators and the fruit is eaten by wildlife. This plant goes dormant in the winter, so this makes it a nice one for an informal garden area. It will tolerate some salty wind but not