Seeds: Eutrochium maculatum, Spotted Joe-Pye weed, local ecotype

Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.

Seed sowing instructions:

C(30) = Eutrochium maculatum seeds need at least 30 days of cold moist stratification prior to sowing.
G = Highest germination rate in cool soil.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Plant information:

Spotted Joe-Pye weed is a plant meant to draw your eye as much as it draws pollinators. This structural powerhouse has been documented to grow up to 10 feet tall in optimal conditions, but it usually tops out around 6 feet.

The purple-spotted stems support a multiple flat clusters of many small pink-purple flowers. The butterflies absolutely flock to this plant in bloom, so be sure to place this in a visible location in your garden.

Joe-pye has a very pleasant vanilla-like scent and has been suggested that steeping the dried flowers make for a lovely, fragrant tea.

seeds: Eutrochium maculatum (Spotted Joe-pye weed)

$4.75

Quantity

packet	200 seeds, local ecotype
stratification code	C(30), G

type:	herbaceous perennial
sun needs:	full sun, part sun/part shade
water needs:	Moist, wet to average soil
height:	5'
plant spacing:	2' distance
bloom time:	July, August, September
bloom color:	pink

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

seeds: Eutrochium maculatum (Spotted Joe-pye weed)

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