Eupatorium purpureum subsp. maculatum
Botanical Name
Eupatorium purpureum subsp. maculatum
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 9
Height
5 to 7 feet
Width
3 to 4 feet
Flowers
Late summer to fall: purple, mauve
Light
Full sun
Soil
Moist to wet, organic
Planting and Care
Provide adequate moisture, not letting soil dry out. Divide every 3 years. Cold treatment improves seed germination.
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Atropurpureum' - purple spotted stems
'Gateway' - red stems, mauve-pink flowers, 5-6'