Eupatorium maculatum Katja Staring with its loamy sand and

with its loamy sand and derelict

and you can also grow through netting or other frameworks to keep them upright

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Plants can be easily divided once established and splitting congested clumps after a few years will ensure maximum flowering

Perennial ground covers are best divided every three to four years to rejuvenate them

Eupatorium maculatum Katja Staring with its loamy sand andEupatorium maculatum is a striking plant hailing from North America that adds stature to the garden along with its attractive flowers and it is easy to grow. Commonly known as Joe Pye Weed, this is strong growing perennial which will add presence to your garden. The plants are known for their strong erect purple stained stems that are branched with attractive flat topped flowers that are about 10 12 cm in diameter and are a very pretty mauve pink