Sweet-scented Joe Pye Weed
Eutrochium purpureum
(formerly Eupatorium purpureum)

Sweet-scented Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum) Other common names: Purple Boneset, Purple Joe Pye Weed

Other scientific names: Eupatorium purpureum

French names: Eupatoire d'eau rouge

Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae)

Flowers: Summer;  Red/Pink;  Indistinguishable parts (petals)

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Toothed

Height: 100-200 cm (39-78 in)

Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Shade

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 436   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: purpureum: purple


For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 45 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Sweet-scented Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)

Seed head of Sweet-scented Joe Pye Weed.

Sorry, no photos of the flowers! I have had only one (rushed) opportunity to photograph this species.

Sweet-scented Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)

A small group of Sweet-scented Joe Pye Weed.

Sweet-scented Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)

Sweet-scented Joe Pye Weed leaves.

Sweet-scented Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)

Sweet-scented Joe Pye Weed stem.

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