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A Comparative Study of Joe-Pye Weeds (Eutrochium Spp.) Plant Evaluation Notes ISSUE 37, 2014 A Comparative Study of Joe-Pye Weeds (Eutrochium spp.) and Their Relatives Richard Hawke, Plant Evaluation Manager Jessie Vining Stevens Eutrochium trial in Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden Colossal, bodacious, and tough all fittingly Joe-Pye weed, boneset, thoroughwort, and size of the airy inflorescences. The domed describe Joe-Pye weeds (Eutrochium spp.). snakeroot are common names that refer to to flattened inflorescences are variable in Bountiful late-season flowers, handsome various species in this group. Common size, depending on the species, but can foliage, and robust habits are admirable names can be colorful, folkloric, and often be as large as 18 inches across. Tiny disk traits of these perennial titans; however, regional in nature, and may be misapplied florets with conspicuously long styles are their large size often consigns them to to a whole group when they actually refer to clustered in loose, many-flowered heads at big landscapes. Smaller species such as one species. For example, referring to all of the terminals of the stems. Flowers come in Eupatorium hyssopifolium and Eutrochium the species as Joe-Pye weed is inaccurate; a range of colors from purple to lavender to dubium give a similar effect without and furthermore, Joe-Pye weed needs pink and white, and the impressive floral needing so much room; and moreover, the the appropriate descriptor attached, such show is effective from midsummer into fall. introduction of shorter cultivars such as as spotted, hollow, or sweet-scented, to Fluffy seed heads provide a bit of texture ‘Little Joe’, ‘Baby Joe’, and ‘Phantom’ are ensure the right species is being referenced. but are generally not ornamental, especially reinvigorating the use of these fantastic There are multiple versions of how it got its as they age. While there is an obvious re- native wildflowers in small garden spaces. name. One common story says that Joe-Pye semblance between many of the species, was a Native American medicine man who Conoclinium coelestinum (hardy ageratum) Eupatorium, a formerly large genus in the used Eutrochium purpureum to treat a stands out for its azure blue flowers that are aster family (Asteraceae), has been split up variety of ailments. Similarly, boneset got its more akin to annual ageratum (Ageratum in recent years resulting in species being name because it was used as an analgesic houstonianum) than to Joe-Pye weed. reclassified under genera such as Eutrochium, for bone pains related to various fevers. Conoclinium, and Ageratina. Most of the Most Eutrochium species have dark green commonly cultivated temperate species fall Unlike relatives such as Aster, Echinacea, leaves with toothed margins arranged in within these new genera, although some and Rudbeckia that have composite flowers whorls of three to seven leaves per node, species remain in Eupatorium. A number of consisting of showy ray florets and tubular while Eupatorium and other related genera these species are wildflowers in the eastern disk florets, Eutrochium spp. and kin lack have leaves paired oppositely on the stems. United States, while others are found across the prominent petal-like rays. Surprisingly, Leaf sizes range from several inches a broad geographic range in North and the lack of showy rays does not greatly for Ageratina altissima and Conoclinium South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. diminish the floral display due to the notable coelestinum to 10 inches or more for 2 Plant Evaluation Notes Eutrochium fistulosum and E. purpureum. The hollow green stems of sweet-scented to reduce their ultimate size. Plants that The large whorled leaves of Joe-Pye weeds Joe-Pye weed (E. purpureum) are typically are cut back typically bloom at or near give the plants a strong architectural purple-mottled at the nodes only. the regular time but the flower heads are aspect. The paired leaves of hemp agrimony usually smaller. Division is necessary only (Eupatorium cannabinum) are deeply Joe-Pye weeds and their relatives are rather when plants outgrow their location. divided into segments, which give them easy to grow in average garden conditions, a superficial resemblance to marijuana considering they occur naturally in a variety Joe-Pye weeds can be used formally or (Cannabis sativa). And the leaves of of habitats including woodlands, open informally in perennial borders, wildflower sweet-scented Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium places, and near watery landscapes such gardens, or naturalized landscapes. purpureum) are often described as vanilla- as lakes, rivers, and swamps. In general, Moisture-loving types are naturals near scented, although this trait can vary widely. they prefer moist, average-to-rich soil in full ponds, streams, and pools. The tallest sun or light shade. Given that many species, species command the rear of the border While most species have clumping habits, such as hemp agrimony, spotted Joe-Pye and make handsome backdrops for other hardy ageratum (Conoclinium coelestinum) weed, and hollow Joe-Pye weed, grow perennials; whereas, shorter selections are has a rhizomatous nature. Spotted Joe-Pye naturally in damp or wet habitats, they may perfect in smaller gardens. They combine weed (Eutrochium maculatum) often grows need additional water in the hottest periods beautifully with coneflowers, garden phlox, in aggregates in native wetlands, thus of the summer to avoid wilting. While sunflowers, daylilies, and grasses in a variety giving the mistaken impression that it is normally sturdy-stemmed, plants may bow of garden settings. The white flowers of rhizomatous. Plant sizes range from several a bit under the weight of the large flower snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) brighten feet to nearly 8 feet tall, with the largest heads, especially after overhead irrigation up shady woodlands in autumn, while the species looking decidedly shrub-like. or a heavy rainfall. Deadheading not only deep purple leaves of ‘Chocolate’ are at The towering stems of Joe-Pye weeds keeps plants looking neat after flowering their showiest in full sun. Joe-Pye weeds can be especially colorful, ranging from but also deters seedlings, which can be are also prized for the variety of butterflies solid red-purple to pink-tinged to purple- plentiful. Larger selections can be cut back and bees that are drawn to their frothy spotted among the species and cultivars. to 2 feet or so in late spring or early summer flowers in late summer. Carol Freeman Jessie Vining Stevens Richard Hawke Eutrochium dubium ‘Little Joe’ Ageratina altissima ‘Chocolate’ Eutrochium fistulosum f. albidum ‘Bartered Bride’ 3 Plant Evaluation Notes The Evaluation Study The Chicago Botanic Garden (USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, American Horticultural Society Plant Heat-Zone 5) evaluated 26 taxa of Eutrochium spp. and related genera from 2001 through 2013. The study included Eutrochium spp., Ageratina spp., and Conoclinium coelestinum, which were all formerly classified as Eupatorium spp. (see Table 1), and several species of Eupatorium. The goal of the comparative trial was to identify outstanding Joe-Pye weeds for Upper Midwestern gardens. Five plants of each taxon were grown in side-by-side plots for easy comparison of ornamental traits and landscape performance. The evaluation garden was openly exposed to wind in all directions and received approximately ten hours of full sun daily during the growing season, which averaged 169 days per year for the trial period (see Table 2). The clay-loam soil was amended with composted leaves and had a pH of 7.4 throughout the evaluation term. The site was normally well-drained, but at times the soil retained moisture for short periods in summer and winter. Every taxon was evalu- ated for a minimum of four years, although most remained in the trial for six years. Maintenance practices were kept to a minimum, thereby allowing plants to thrive or fail under natural conditions. Water was provided via overhead irrigation as needed and a mulch of shredded leaves and wood chips helped with water conservation. Moreover, plants were not fertilized, winter mulched, or chemically treated for insect or disease problems. The test garden was surrounded by an electric fence to deter deer browsing in all years except Jessie Vining Stevens 2011, 2012, and 2013. Eutrochium maculatum ‘Glutball’ Table 1: Recent Nomenclatural Changes for Eupatorium spp. Current Botanical Name Synonyms/Former Botanical Names Ageratina altissima Eupatorium rugosum Ageratina aromatica Eupatorium aromaticum Conoclinium coelestinum Eupatorium coelestinum Eutrochium dubium Eupatorium dubium, Eupatoriadelphus dubius Eutrochium fistulosum Eupatorium fistulosum, Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus Eutrochium fistulosum f. albidum Eupatorium fistulosum f. albidum, Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus f. albidus Eutrochium maculatum Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum, Eupatoriadelphus maculatus Eutrochium purpureum Eupatorium purpureum, Eupatoriadelphus purpureus Jessie Vining Stevens Eutrochium maculatum ‘Phantom’ 4 Plant Evaluation Notes Performance Report In the spring of 2001, 19 taxa were planted Eupatorium cannabinum ‘Flore Pleno’ and For some taxa, the slow and somewhat in the sun evaluation garden, with seven Eutrochium dubium exhibited low flower spotty emergence of stems in the spring taxa added to the trial in subsequent years production levels. On average, bloom periods looked like crown damage before they (2002, 2003, 2006, and 2010). All plants were six weeks long with some lasting up eventually filled in. Foliage quality was were evaluated
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