Eupatorium purpureum 'Euphoria™ Ruby' (Joe-Pye Weed)

Eupatorium purpureum 'Euphoria™ Ruby'
A compact, early-flowering variety of the classic summer flowering native perennial. Full-size deep mauve flowers on long upright stems bloom earlier than most Joe-Pye Weeds and even continue into the fall, offering a reliable food source for hungry pollinators. Coarsely serrated dark green leaves grow to 12 inches long beneath clumps of vanilla-scented flower clusters. Compact and hardy, this native cultivar maxes out under 3 feet tall, great for small spaces or the front of a garden. It's small size makes it perfect for growers and homeowners alike while it's early-flowering is a delight to pollinators. 24-30". Z4-9.

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