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Growing Info

Scarification: soak in warm water, let stand in water for 6 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: Sow shallowly, cover the seed with compost or sharp sand, ensure that the compost surface is damp.

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia

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Eutrochium dubiumEutrochium dubium

Coastal Plain Joe-Pye Weed

In Stock: 0.188 lb (Total:0.188lb)

Eutrochium dubium

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0.19 lb VA

Details

Germination:

40%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

30%

Seeds per lb:

540,000

Quantity:

0.19 lb

Collected in:

Virginia

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837786

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: soak in warm water, let stand in water for 6 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: Sow shallowly, cover the seed with compost or sharp sand, ensure that the compost surface is damp.

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia

Native

Introduced

Discover the natural allure of Eutrochium dubium, commonly known as Coastal Plain Joe-Pye Weed, a captivating addition to any landscape. This herbaceous perennial from the Asteraceae family is native to the coastal plains and wetlands of Eastern North America. With origins steeped in folklore, the plant honors Joe Pye, an Native American herbalist and healer from the New England area. Standing 3 to 5 feet tall, its sturdy, purple-spotted stems boast whorled, ovate leaves that provide year-round interest. From mid-summer to early autumn, the plant dazzles with its dome-shaped clusters of small disk flowers, ranging from soft pink to vibrant dark purple.

Ideal for sunny or lightly shaded, moist, well-drained locations, Eutrochium dubium thrives in USDA Zones 4-8. Its resilience extends to drought and deer, making it a low-maintenance gem that also offers significant ecological benefits. The fragrant blooms are a magnet for butterflies, pollinators, and birds, while also providing nesting materials. Enhance your garden's appeal by strategically placing it in rain gardens, meadows, or naturalized areas with plants like Lobelia siphilitica or Solidago rugosa. Bring the beauty and biodiversity of native flora into your space with this versatile plant.