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Joe Pye Weed Seeds

Eupatorium maculatum

5.00 (9 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing the seeds into the surface of the soil since they need light to germinate. For spring planting, mix Joe Pye weed wildflower seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing. To start Eupatorium Maculatum seeds indoors, scatter the seed on the surface of the soil in a flat; compress the soil slightly and keep it lightly moist until germination, which is naturally slow but should take place within 2-3 months. Keep the soil consistently moist, and transplant seedlings as soon as they reach a height of several inches.

Growing: Keep seedlings watered, since they need even moisture in their first year of development; they may not bloom until their second year of growth. Mature plants can tolerate drought, though they reach their full potential in moist, well-drained soil. This plant may spread by rhizomes and self-seeding, and can be divided after several years of growth. Cut the plant down to the ground after the first frost. This plant attracts butterflies and bees.

Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.

Seed Saving: Late in the season, these fuzzy flowers will begin to turn dull brown. Snip off entire heads and spread them out in a protected location to prevent the light seed from blowing away. When the heads have completely dried, shake them to remove the seed. The fluff attached to the seeds does not affect germination. Store Joe Pye weed wildflower seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Spotted Joe Pye Weed

Latin Name: Eupatorium maculatum

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 86,600

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 60 Inches

Color: Pink

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Aromatic, Deer Resistant

Joe Pye Weed Seeds 5.0
Review By Sharee

Germinated Even Though I didn't follow the directions

As a first year gardener I wanted to plant native perennials in my garden for tall blooms next year. I was getting close to my estimated first frost date of 10/15 and wanted to have these planted in ground immediately. I sowed these on 9/2/2021 in ground and in trays. I didn't see any germination within the first couple of days like I normally did with other seeds I'd tried. I was starting to get concerned and read the packet again. I was supposed to cold stratify these! I figured I had lost the seeds and would need to try again next year. Well it's 9/13/2021 and my tray seedlings have germinated. I was shocked since it's not the recommended method of seeding but I'm very happy. I overseeded since the seeds are so tiny and I have about 6 seedlings. I hope they make it to next year but I got more than I deserve considering I didn't follow directions. And if you're wondering these weren't mixed up with others seeds and no seeds overwashed into the cells. Zone 6B.

Joe Pye Weed Seeds 5.0
Review By Rita Bussell

Garden Seeds

Very quickly shipped in good condition!

Joe Pye Weed Seeds 5.0
Review By Pasquale Pizza

Joepyeweedserds

Haven't open the pack yet. I really like that the instructions on the pack will take the guest work out of stratifying and planted. Very helpful.

Joe Pye Weed Seeds 5.0
Review By Rural Missouri

Thank you for the great seeds and how the are packaged.

The package tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow your seeds. Great company.

Joe Pye Weed Seeds 5.0
Review By scott

Joe Pye Weed

Great for Bees

Joe Pye Weed Seeds 5.0
Review By James

Always great customer service and quick shipping.

Everwilde always ships quick and has great customer service. Just wish they had a larger selection of annual flowers, but we like what they do have.

Joe Pye Weed Seeds 5.0
Review By Lloyd Anderson

arrived in great packing

have not planted yet but arrived in great packing

Joe Pye Weed Seeds 5.0
Review By Carolann Arthur

Joe Pye Weed seeds

Another first for me. Excited and looking forward to getting my seeds planted. Thank you!

Joe Pye Weed Seeds 5.0
Review By Julie Smith

In-stock!

I looked for Joe Pye Weed Plants and then seeds for at least a month before coming across Everwilde Farms. I was so excited to see that they carried Joe Pye Weed seeds and that they were in-stock! Chilled then as directed and just planted them this week. I can't wait to see how they do and plant them before the first frost .

This was the first time i ordered from Everwilde Farms very impressed with their quick service & quality packaging! I've already placed another order for fall garden seeds! Will definitely be a regular customer!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~2,000 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $7.96 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $11.20 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~86,600 Seeds) $32.00 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $128.00 Notify Me
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $480.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

This showy native wildflower abounds in wetland areas, and it is so aromatic that it continually has butterflies hovering around it. Named for an 18th century Native American, this plant was used for curing fevers and other sicknesses.
According to legend, an 18th century healer named Joe Pye often used this plant for curing fevers and other sickness. Early settlers used this plant in the treatment of typhus, while Native Americans used it to cause the body to sweat. The genus name "Eupatorium" comes from a connection to an ancient Greek king named Eupator, who was rumored to have found an herbal antidote to poison that included this species. Though it has become increasingly rare in the wild, it can still be found occasionally in moist areas such as swamps and riverbanks.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing the seeds into the surface of the soil since they need light to germinate. For spring planting, mix Joe Pye weed wildflower seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing. To start Eupatorium Maculatum seeds indoors, scatter the seed on the surface of the soil in a flat; compress the soil slightly and keep it lightly moist until germination, which is naturally slow but should take place within 2-3 months. Keep the soil consistently moist, and transplant seedlings as soon as they reach a height of several inches.

Growing: Keep seedlings watered, since they need even moisture in their first year of development; they may not bloom until their second year of growth. Mature plants can tolerate drought, though they reach their full potential in moist, well-drained soil. This plant may spread by rhizomes and self-seeding, and can be divided after several years of growth. Cut the plant down to the ground after the first frost. This plant attracts butterflies and bees.

Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.

Seed Saving: Late in the season, these fuzzy flowers will begin to turn dull brown. Snip off entire heads and spread them out in a protected location to prevent the light seed from blowing away. When the heads have completely dried, shake them to remove the seed. The fluff attached to the seeds does not affect germination. Store Joe Pye weed wildflower seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Spotted Joe Pye Weed

Latin Name: Eupatorium maculatum

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 86,600

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 60 Inches

Color: Pink

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Aromatic, Deer Resistant

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 9 reviews
5.0

Review By Sharee

Germinated Even Though I didn't follow the directions

As a first year gardener I wanted to plant native perennials in my garden for tall blooms next year. I was getting close to my estimated first frost date of 10/15 and wanted to have these planted in ground immediately. I sowed these on 9/2/2021 in ground and in trays. I didn't see any germination within the first couple of days like I normally did with other seeds I'd tried. I was starting to get concerned and read the packet again. I was supposed to cold stratify these! I figured I had lost the seeds and would need to try again next year. Well it's 9/13/2021 and my tray seedlings have germinated. I was shocked since it's not the recommended method of seeding but I'm very happy. I overseeded since the seeds are so tiny and I have about 6 seedlings. I hope they make it to next year but I got more than I deserve considering I didn't follow directions. And if you're wondering these weren't mixed up with others seeds and no seeds overwashed into the cells. Zone 6B.

5.0

Review By Rita Bussell

Garden Seeds

Very quickly shipped in good condition!

5.0

Review By Pasquale Pizza

Joepyeweedserds

Haven't open the pack yet. I really like that the instructions on the pack will take the guest work out of stratifying and planted. Very helpful.

5.0

Review By Rural Missouri

Thank you for the great seeds and how the are packaged.

The package tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow your seeds. Great company.

5.0

Review By scott

Joe Pye Weed

Great for Bees

5.0

Review By James

Always great customer service and quick shipping.

Everwilde always ships quick and has great customer service. Just wish they had a larger selection of annual flowers, but we like what they do have.

5.0

Review By Lloyd Anderson

arrived in great packing

have not planted yet but arrived in great packing

5.0

Review By Carolann Arthur

Joe Pye Weed seeds

Another first for me. Excited and looking forward to getting my seeds planted. Thank you!

5.0

Review By Julie Smith

In-stock!

I looked for Joe Pye Weed Plants and then seeds for at least a month before coming across Everwilde Farms. I was so excited to see that they carried Joe Pye Weed seeds and that they were in-stock! Chilled then as directed and just planted them this week. I can't wait to see how they do and plant them before the first frost .

This was the first time i ordered from Everwilde Farms very impressed with their quick service & quality packaging! I've already placed another order for fall garden seeds! Will definitely be a regular customer!