Common Name

Joe-Pye Weed "Gateway"

Width

2ft to 3ft

Height

5ft to 7ft

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Clay, Chalky

Bloom Season

Summer, Fall

Hardiness Zone

4 to 8

Characteristics

Deer Resistant
Beneficial Attractant
Aromatic
Easy To Grow

Attracts

Butterflies, pollinators, birds

Description

Densly packed clusters of purple-pink flowers up to 8in wide sit atop sturdy, deep red stems, blooming from mid-summer to fall. Also provides interest in winter as birds feed on the ornamental seed heads. Perfect for a rear planting, and the flowers are wonderful for attracting butterflies.