Joe-Pye Weed

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Joe-Pye Weed

Peristeria elata

Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica

Water Lily

Common Name: Joe-Pye Weed

Scientific Name: Eupatorium purpureum 'Joe White'

Family: Asteraceae

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Joe-Pye Weed is a tall perennial. It is often mistaken as a common roadside weed and undervalued for its ornamental attributes. When in bloom, it may attract swarms of butterflies looking to feed.