Eutrochium purpureum Quick Facts!

USDA, NRCS. 2016. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov)
Choice nectar plant for Monarchs, Swallowtails and other nectaring butterflies.
Asteraceae Family
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8
Partial to full shade
Plant in moist, well-drained, rich garden soil
Lavender, sweetly fragrant flowers, heads up to 12″ across
Blooms from July-Sept.
Grows about 4-7 feet tall
Space 3-4 feet apart
Fast grower
Deer resistant
Wonderful cut flower
Stephanie Jones (verified owner) –
Well packed for shipment, arrived fairly quickly. Healthy and strong, putting out new leaves within a few days of transplant. Hoping this ‘weed’ flourishes in a troublesome spot where few plants have failed to thrive! Highly recommend Joyful Butterfly for pollinator plants, both nectar and host.