EUTROCHIUM purpureum (Sweet Joe Pyeweed)

EUTROCHIUM purpureum (Sweet Joe Pyeweed) is a tall perennial flowering plant native to North America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is known for its attractive purple flowers and sweet fragrance. Sweet Joe Pyeweed is a robust plant that typically grows to a height of 4 to 7 feet (1.2 to 2.1 meters), though it can sometimes reach up to 10 feet (3 meters) under ideal conditions. It has sturdy, erect stems covered with lance-shaped leaves that are arranged in whorls. The leaves are dark green and have a rough texture. In mid to late summer, the plant produces large, dome-shaped clusters of tiny flowers that range in color from pink to purplish-pink. The flowers are attractive to pollinators, such as butterflies and bees. Sweet Joe Pyeweed is commonly found in moist to wet areas, including marshes, swamps, stream banks, and wet meadows. It prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in rich, consistently moist soils. It can tolerate clay soils and periodic flooding. In a garden