Eutrochium fistulosum aka Hollow Joe Pyeweed

Taxonomy

Eutrochium fistulosum, also known as hollow Joe-Pye weed, trumpetweed, or purple thoroughwort, is a perennial North American flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to southern Canada and the eastern and south central United States, ranging from Maine to Ontario, Wisconsin, and Missouri, and as far south as Florida and Texas. This herbaceous perennial can reach heights of up to 350 cm (140 in) and is typically found in moist, rich soil alongside ditches, marshes, or in wet forests. It blooms from mid-summer to the first frosts, attracting butterflies, bees, and other nectar-feeding insects. The plant has an erect stem, often growing over six feet tall, with green stems featuring purple dots or dashes. The upper stems can be reddish or purplish in color. The leaves, arranged in whorls of 3-5, are large, long, and sharply toothed. The flower heads appear in a branching array, with each head containing 4-7 pink or purple disc flowers but no ray flowers. Fragrant, domed heads of tiny white flowers bloom from summer to autumn. This clump-forming perennial prefers damp, moist to wet, rich soils and is highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The seeds of hollow Joe-Pye weed are also a food source for songbirds.

Common names

Hollow Joe Pyeweed, Hollow Joe Pye Weed, Trumpetweed, Purple Thoroughwort

How to care for Hollow Joe Pyeweed

Difficulty

With its straightforward care requirements, Hollow Joe Pyeweed is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.

Water

Hollow Joe Pyeweed should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Hollow Joe Pyeweed loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Lighting

Hollow Joe Pyeweed thrives in bright and direct sunlight. To ensure your plant receives enough light to survive, place it less than one foot from a window. The current weather in your area may affect the placement in your home. For example, if you live in a region that has longer and more intense periods of sunlight, then you may want to place the plant farther away from the window to avoid direct sunlight and reduce the risk of sunburn. Alternatively, if you live in a region with relatively milder temperatures and less intense sunlight, then you may be able to place the plant closer to the window for increased exposure. Ultimately, the current weather in your area should be taken into consideration when determining the best placement for your Purple Thoroughwort.

Toxicity

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

Fertilizer

Once the Hollow Joe Pyeweed has doubled in size or after a year has passed, it should be moved to a new pot. By replacing the soil with fresh potting soil containing all the vital nutrients, your plant will receive all the sustenance it needs, negating the requirement for fertilizer. It's important to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Growth-pattern

The Hollow Joe Pyeweed displays clumping growth habits, with new shoots arising from the soil close to the parent plant.


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