Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Three-nerved joe-pye-weed
Coastal plain joe pye weed
Coastal plain joe-pye weed
Coastal plain joepye weed
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Width (ft)
2.0 -
4.0
Region
Coastal
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Additional Info
Habitat: Bogs, swamps (all types), floodplain forests, wet flatwoods, wet clearings, and ditches; usually in acidic, nutrient-poor soils. Frequent in the Virginia Coastal Plain. Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora lists it as also being native to Fairfax County
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract many butterflies and bees such as swallowtails, fritillaries, skippers, bumblebees, and carpenter bees. The seeds provide food for songbirds.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
July
August
September
October
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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