Eupatorium maculatum - Non-GMO - open-pollinated - heirloom - untreated Joe-Pye Weed is an easy to grow, first year flowering perennials that produces spectacular blooms in summer and early fall. The flowers attract swarms of butterflies and are long-lasting when cut. This plant produces enormous 18 in. heads of fragrant wine-red flowers in summer and early fall. Because its blooms are loaded with nectar, Joe Pye Weed is one of the very best perennials for attracting butterflies. Fresh-cut or dried, flowers are excellent in arrangements. This North East U.S. native grows to 5-7 ft. tall, and 3-4 ft. wide. The leaves are arranged in whorls along purplish stems. They release a vanilla fragrance when crushed. Joe Pye Weed is a magnificent plant, likely to be the highlight of your garden for years to come. Winter hardy to zone 3. Gaea’s Blessing is based in Austin, TX. We are committed to promoting sustainable growing methods, to protect the biodiversity of our planet, to do our best to ensure the wellness of the environment, and above all, to ensure your satisfaction. As adopters of the Safe Seed Pledge, we do not consciously buy or sell seeds that have been genetically modified. Joe-Pye Weed is an easy to grow, first year flowering perennials that produces spectacular blooms in summer and early fall. The flowers attract swarms of butterflies and are long-lasting when cut. This plant produces enormous 18 in. heads of fragrant wine-red flowers in summer and early fall. Because blooms are loaded with nectar, Joe-pye weed is one of the very best perennials for attracting butterflies. Fresh cut or dried, flowers are excellent in arrangements. This North East U.S. native grows 5-7 ft. tall, and 3-4 ft. wide. Leaves are arranged in whorls along purplish stems. They release a vanilla fragrance when crushed. Joe-pye Weed is a magnificent plant, likely to be the highlight of your garden for years to come. Winter hardy to zone 3.