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Joe-Pye
Eutrochium purpureum
In the United States:
Native
· also called Sweet Joe-Pye weed, Purple Joe-Pye weed
Late-summer blooming perennial whose large flower heads supply nectar and pollen to honeybees and other pollinators during a period when many other sources have faded. Attractive to a range of bees including honeybees; performs best in moist soils.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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