




Eupatorium maculatum

Eupatorium rugosum

Cephalaria gigantea

Rudbeckia subtomentosa

Gypsophila paniculata

Clematis heracleifolia

Anemone hybrida

Sanguisorba tenuifolia

Filipendula rubra

Achillea ptarmica

Heliopsis helianthoides

Anaphalis triplinervis

Sedum telephium

Aster ericoides

Filipendula hybridum

Catananche caerulea

Limonium latifolium

Papaver orientale

Luzula nivea

Anaphalis margaritacea

Macleaya microcarpa

Solidago canadensis

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium

Geum rivale

Lychnis coronaria

Verbena hastata

Cosmos atrosanguineus

Sanguisorba officinalis
The original species of this Joe-Pye weed naturally grows in bright, damp forests, so choose a spot for it in partial shade or sun where you can ensure consistently moist soil. The ideal soil should be humous and loamy to retain water well. Plant the seedlings at a distance of approximately 80 centimeters apart, which corresponds to roughly one to two plants per square meter. This ample spacing is important so the plant has room for its growth to a height of 80 to 100 centimeters and air can freely circulate around it. You can plant throughout the season, just don't forget really generous and regular watering for freshly planted plants in the hot summer months.
Water is absolutely crucial for this species, especially if you decide to grow it in full sun. The soil should never dry out completely. You often ask whether it is possible to grow this perennial in a container or a spacious planter on the terrace. The answer is yes, but it requires some care. Choose a truly large and deep pot with drainage holes and use a high-quality potting mix with a high proportion of compost. Given the high demands for moisture, you will have to water the plant in a container much more often, likely even every day in the sweltering summer. Approximately once a year in the spring, we recommend adding mature compost to the plant or using organic fertilizer so it has enough strength to form its sturdy stems and rich white flowers.
This long-lived perennial is an ideal choice for beginners because it is immensely resilient and does not suffer from diseases or pests at all. For more compact growth and to reduce the overall height, we can shorten the stems by a third to a half at the turn of May and June. This step will ensure that the plant will be denser and stronger, so you won't have to deal with any additional support. Joe-Pye weed flowers from July to September and its fragrant flowers are a tremendous lure for bees and other pollinators. After flowering, you can leave the stems with the inflorescences on the plant, as they create a gorgeous winter effect when frost catches on them. The plant is fully frost-hardy down to an incredible -34 °C, so it does not need any special winter protection. Simply remove the dried above-ground parts just above the ground in early spring. Do not forget, however, that the plant is poisonous, so we recommend using gardening gloves when handling or cutting.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.














Eupatorium purpureum

Eupatorium maculatum

Eupatorium hybridum

Eupatorium maculatum

Eupatorium rugosum

Eupatorium maculatum

Eupatorium maculatum

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Salvia nemorosa

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Gaura lindheimeri

Salvia nemorosa

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa