The Eupatorium 'Gateway Joe-Pye Weed'�, Eupatorium purpureum, is a wonderful lavender purple bloomer that stands 4'� tall with a plant spread the 29-35'�. 'Joe-Pye Weed'� is more compact and shorter than other perennials in its family. With beautiful wine red stems that develop large green leaves, it is a definite attractor to butterflies and bees and is deer resistant.Eupatorium 'Gateway Joe-Pye Weed'� should be planted in full sun, but can tolerate some afternoon shade. Make sure it has a moist, well-drained area for optimal success. 'Joe Pye Weed'� looks wonderful with Rudbeckia 'Black Eyed Susan'�, Aster 'Woods Purple'�, with ornamental grasses or in a perennial border. It is a great background plant but does need a lot of room to grow.

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