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Eupatorium maculatum (Atropurpureum Group) 'Purple Bush'

Joe pye weed

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Tall, purple-flushed, leafy stems, which rarely need supporting, are topped with large dome-shaped clusters of small pinkish-mauve flowers from late summer to mid autumn. Wonderful for adding height at the back of the border.

How to care for Eupatorium maculatum (Atropurpureum Group) Purple Bush:

Cut back and compost the stems after flowering. Remove unwanted seedlings as they appear.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
2.2m
Eventual spread:
1.2m
Position:

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

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