Gardeners lacking the space to incorporate our native Joe Pye Weed into sunny borders may rejoice. ‘Ruby’ is a compact, carefree selection that tops out just under 3 feet. She offers the same dusky pink, nectar-rich flower clusters that pollinators adore, and she flowers earlier in the season to boot. 'FLOREUPRE1' PP 31,668
Eupatorium is a genus of about 40 species, most of them native to the eastern United States. They have long been grown where the garden meets the wild. Recent interest in native plants has encouraged the selection of more garden-worthy specimens and holds the promise of more to come.
For more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.
