seeds: Eutrochium purpureum (sweet Joe pye)

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

Seed sowing instructions

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

Plant information

Sweet Joe Pye or Purple Joe Pye is a wonderfully ornamental perennial with massive domed clusters of vanilla-scented flowers atop strong purple stems.

As with the other Eutrochium species this is a favorite plant for a variety of pollinators and will serve as gorgeous backdrop for other perennials.

Sweet Joe Pye works in part sun to shade and moist to average soils, not drought tolerant.

seeds: Eutrochium purpureum (sweet Joe pye)

$4.75

Quantity

packet	100 seeds
stratification code	C(30), G

type:	herbaceous perennial
sun needs:	part sun/part shade, shade
water needs:	Moist to average soil
height:	6'
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 purpureum (sweet Joe pye)

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