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Coastal Plain Joe-Pye Weed, Eastern Joe Pye Weed 'Baby Joe'

Eutrochium

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Eutrochium (yoo-TRO-kee-um)

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Synonym

Eupatorium

Height

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Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Hardiness

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Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

Lavender

Medium Purple

Fruit Colors

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Herbs

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Redbudzzz

Chicago, IL | June 2016 | negative

Be dubious! I bought a "Baby Joe" labeled as growing to a height of 30", with a technical name of Eupatorium dubium. It has now already g...Read More

outdoorlover

Pagosa Springs, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2014 | neutral

I got this plant at a Garden Tour sale and it was taken from another master gardener's plant. They described its grown size as 30" x 30"...Read More

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