Sweet Joe Pye flowers are loved by all manner of pollinators, especially native bees, butterflies, skippers, and moths (illinoiswildflower.info). It is also the host plant to 6 species of butterflies and moths in our area (illinoiswildflower.info). I would venture to say that because it is so similar to Spotted Joe Pye Weed (E. maculatum) it would also be recommended as a preferred mid to late-season monarch nectar plant (xerces.org). It seems to be browsed by deer, but sparingly. A great statement plant for that back border.
Photo Credit: Charles de Mille-Isles
Sweet Joe Pye flowers are loved by all manner of pollinators, especially native bees, butterflies, skippers, and moths (illinoiswildflower.info). It is also the host plant to 6 species of butterflies and moths in our area (illinoiswildflower.info). I would venture to say that because it is so similar to Spotted Joe Pye Weed (E. maculatum) it would also be recommended as a preferred mid to late-season monarch nectar plant (xerces.org). It seems to be browsed by deer, but sparingly. A great statement plant for that back border.
Photo Credit: Charles de Mille-Isles
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Partial, Light Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-wet, Medium, Medium-dry
Height: 3-7 feet
Plant Spacing: 3-4 feet
Bloom Time: July-September
Bloom Color: Pale Pink
Advantages: Pollinator Favorite, Bird Favorite, Deer Resistant, Great Landscape Plant
Host: 6 species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (illinoiswildflower.info).
