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2L pot shown; pictured in May
2L pot shown; pictured in May
Eupatorium purpureum
Eupatorium purpureum
Eupatorium purpureum
Eupatorium purpureum

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Gravel Root

Eupatorium purpureum

Eupatorium purpureum

£14.95
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Eutrochium purpureum (Sweet Joe Pye Weed) is a giant of the late summer border - growing on 2m tall stems. Topped by great heads of dusky pink-purple flowers, pollinators swarm this plant from July onwards. A useful plant that is tolerant of shaded conditions.
Choose a size: 2L pot

Plant height is measured from the base of the pot to the top of the plant. Heights are approximate and may vary with season.

The most common sized pots we sell from our nursery are 9cm, 17cm (2L), 19cm (3L) and 22.5cm (5L).

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Key features

Eupatorium purpureum
  • Attracts pollinators
    Attracts pollinators
  • Suitable for mixed borders
    Suited to mixed borders
  • Attracts birds
    Attracts birds
  • Frost tolerant plant
    Frost tolerant
  • Suitable for wildflower meadows
    Use in wildflower meadows

Plant background

Botanical Name: Eutrochium purpureum (syn. Eupatorium purpureum) Common Name: Gravel Root Genus: Eutrochium
Plant Type: Perennials Native Area: Eastern North America Colour(s): Pink and Purple

Characteristics

Eventual Height: ~1.5-2m Eventual Spread: ~0.5-1m Hardiness: H7 (Fully Hardy)
Life Cycle: Deciduous Preferred Sunlight: Part Sun Preferred Soil: Most soil types

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