Spotted Joe Pye, Eutrichum maculatum

Joe Pye "weed" is a stunning, long-blooming butterfly magnet. It is a versatile garden beauty with a high wildlife value. It can grow between 1.20 m and, in moister areas of your garden, up to 1.60 m tall. 
 
Ecology:
The dusted pink umbrel-shaped flower clusters have an inviting form, with a large landing pad. The many small disc florets provide abundant, easily accessible nectar for short- and long-tongued bees. Many different kinds of butterflies are especially attracted by its nectar. Bumble bees are among the few bees that collect pollen from Joe Pye delight. It is a host plant to different moth species and supports pollen specialist bees, that can only use its pollen to make bee bread and provision their brood cells. In the fall and winter, goldfinches and other songbirds feed on the seeds. The strong, hollow stems provide ideal nesting sites for stem nesting insects. 
 
Growing conditions:
Spotted Joe Pye weed is naturally found in moister areas, like moist meadows, alluvial forests that experience seasonal flooding and swamps. That makes them ideal plants for rain gardens or next to your downspout. Joe Pye is very adaptable in the garden to full or part sun, any moisture and  any soil.