perennial · design plant record

Eutrochium dubium

Coastal Joe-Pye weed

Broad pink flower heads rise above a damp mixed border.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

0.91–1.83 m (3–6 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.61–1.22 m (2–4 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Summer, Autumn

Fit it to the site

Moist to periodically wet ground with some drainage.

Species height varies; do not assume a compact named cultivar.

Keep the care in the decision

Cut old stems after winter and retain room for mature width.

Origin & safety checks

Eastern coastal plains and wetlands from Maine to South Carolina. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Not a toxicity assessment. Verify the exact plant and any edible part with an appropriate local authority; keep uncertain plants away from ingestion.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.