Eutrochium fistulosum (Barratt) E.E. Lamont. Common name: Hollow-stem Joe-pye-weed, Trumpetweed. Phenology: Jul-Oct. Habitat: Moist forests, marshes, fields, ditches. Distribution: S. ME, NY, s. MI, IL, and MO, south to c. peninsular FL, Panhandle FL, and e. TX.
ID notes: The most robust of the Joe-pye-weeds, usually 2-4 m tall.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, Fl7, FNA21, Il, K4, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, Tn, Va, Lamont (2004); = Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus (Barratt) King & H.Rob. — GW2, Schmidt & Schilling (2000); = Eupatorium fistulosum Barratt — C, F, G, Mo2, Oh3, RAB, SE1, Tat, Tx, W, WH3, WV, Lamont (1995); = Eupatorium maculatum L. — S, misapplied. Basionym: Eupatorium fistulosum Barratt 1841
Links to other floras: = Eutrochium fistulosum - FNA21
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
- Great Plains: FACW
- Midwest: OBL
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACW
Heliophily ⓘ: 7
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Horticultural Information
Intro: Large, erect perennial of moist forests, bottomlands, marshes and ditches.
Stems: Stems stout, hollow, unbranched, purplish (sometimes green below) and with a white-waxy coating.
Leaves: Leaves in whorls of 3-7, petiolate, narrowly elliptic or lance-shaped, to 10 in. long, toothed.
Inforescence:
Flowers: Composite flowers (heads) in small clusters within a large, domed terminal cluster; heads about 1/3 in. long, consisting of 4-7 dull pinkish-purple, tubular disk florets (no ray florets) with protruding styles. Several series of narrow, overlapping bracts surround the base of each head.
Fruits:
Comments: The mildly fragrant flowers are very attractive to butterflies.
Height: 5-8 ft.
plant sale text: Hollow-stem joe-pye-weed is a large and dramatic perennial that is sure to be a focal point in the garden. As this plant reaches maturity, it will become more and more robust, reaching heights of up to 8 feet and widths of more than 5 feet across. This plant works well in the back of a perennial border or in more naturalized areas. Joe-pye-weeds are some of the best native perennials for butterfly gardening. In late summer, the mauve-pink flower heads will attract many species with their abundant nectar. 2017 N.C. Wildflower of the Year.
bloom table text: Hollow-stem joe-pye-weed is a large and dramatic perennial that is sure to be a focal point in the garden. As this plant reaches maturity, it will become more and more robust, reaching heights of up to 8 feet and widths of more than 5 feet across. This plant works well in the back of a perennial border or in more naturalized areas. Joe-pye-weeds are some of the best native perennials for butterfly gardening. In late summer, the mauve-pink flower heads will attract many species with their abundant nectar. 2017 N.C. Wildflower of the Year.
description: Large, erect perennial of moist forests, bottomlands, marshes and ditches.
stems: Stems stout, hollow, unbranched, purplish (sometimes green below) and with a white-waxy coating.
leaves: Leaves in whorls of 3-7, petiolate, narrowly elliptic or lance-shaped, to 10 in. long, toothed.
inflorescence:
flowers: Composite flowers (heads) in small clusters within a large, domed terminal cluster; heads about 1/3 in. long, consisting of 4-7 dull pinkish-purple, tubular disk florets (no ray florets) with protruding styles. Several series of narrow, overlapping bracts surround the base of each head.
fruits:
comments: The mildly fragrant flowers are very attractive to butterflies.
cultural notes:
germination code: 2
native range: eastern United States
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