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Spotted Joe-Pye Weed
Eutrochium maculatum
In the United States:
Native
· also called Joe-Pye Weed, Queen of the Meadow, Spotted Joe-pye-weed
Late-summer blooming perennial that supplies nectar and pollen to honey bees in moist to wet habitats. Produces large dome-shaped clusters of small pink-purple flowers that attract foragers over many weeks. Prefers consistently moist soils and may flop or require staking in fertile garden conditions.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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