Sweet-scented Joe Pye Weed Eutrochium purpureum (formerly Eupatorium purpureum)
Other common names:
Purple Boneset, Purple Joe Pye Weed Other scientific names: Eupatorium purpureum French names:
Eupatoire d'eau rouge Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Flowers: Summer; Red/Pink; Indistinguishable parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Toothed Height:
100-200 cm (39-78 in) Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 436 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: purpureum: purple Photographs:
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Seed head of Sweet-scented Joe Pye Weed.
Sorry, no photos of the flowers! I have had only one (rushed) opportunity to photograph this species.
