EUTROCHIUM maculatum (Spotted Joe Pyeweed)

EUTROCHIUM maculatum (Spotted Joe Pyeweed) is a tall perennial flowering plant native to North America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is known for its impressive height, clusters of pink or purplish-pink flowers, and attractive foliage. Spotted Joe Pye Weed is a large and robust plant that can reach heights of 4 to 7 feet (1.2 to 2.1 meters), or even taller under ideal conditions. It has sturdy, upright stems that are often covered in purple spots or blotches, hence the name "Spotted" Joe Pye Weed. The lance-shaped leaves are arranged in whorls along the stem and can be up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) long. In mid to late summer, the plant produces large, domed clusters of small flowers with a pink or purplish-pink color. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. Spotted Joe Pye Weed is typically found in moist to wet areas, such as meadows, stream banks, marshes, and wet woodlands. It prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in rich, consistently