Joe Pye Weed 'Atropurpureum' (Eutrochium maculatum)

This plant was started from seed early before Spring in seed trays. Here the plant is putting on flower buds.

by pford1854 Jan 17, 2008 4:27 AM

Flower buds becoming larger.

by pford1854 Jan 17, 2008 4:29 AM

flower buds are bursting open. This plant very easily attracted small bees.

by pford1854 Jan 17, 2008 4:11 PM

closeup of flower. Very 'flossy' flower.

by pford1854 Jan 17, 2008 4:35 AM