Hollow Joe Pye Weed Seeds (Eutrochium fistulosum) Tall native perennial with hollow stems and mauve-pink flower clusters. Attracts butterflies and supports pollinator habitats

Minimum: 25+ Seeds

🦋 Pollinator Giant. Wetland Wonder. Wildly Beautiful. • Native Perennial Powerhouse • Hollow Stems, Towering Blooms

Meet the monarch magnet of your dreams—Hollow Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium fistulosum) is a statuesque native wildflower that turns meadows, rain gardens, and pollinator patches into ecological masterpieces. With soft mauve-pink flower clusters and tall, hollow stems (a favorite winter refuge for native bees), this perennial is a critical part of healthy habitats.

Perfect for naturalized landscapes, low-lying areas, and the back of pollinator borders, Joe Pye rises 5–8 feet tall, drawing in butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and beneficial insects by the dozen. It thrives in moist soil, adapts well to average gardens, and returns stronger year after year with minimal care.

🌿 Why Grow Hollow Joe Pye Weed?

🦋 Pollinator Paradise
Late-season nectar source for monarchs, swallowtails, native bees, and even hummingbirds.

🌸 Mauve-Pink Dome-Shaped Blooms
Giant flower clusters sit atop tall stems from midsummer into fall—bold, soft, and stunning.

🕳️ Hollow Stems = Habitat
Stems stay standing through winter, providing nesting spots for native bees and overwintering insects.

💧 Moisture-Loving & Rain Garden Ready
Thrives in damp soils, streambanks, and rain gardens—but handles drier soil once established.

🌿 Tall, Structural, and Native
Reaches impressive heights while blending seamlessly into native meadows and wild backyards.

🌿 How to Grow Hollow Joe Pye Weed

Botanical Name: Eutrochium fistulosum
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Days to Germination: 21–30 days (cold stratification recommended)
Days to Maturity: Blooms in 2nd year
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained; tolerates clay
Seed Depth: Surface sow—needs light to germinate
Spacing: 24–36 inches
Height at Maturity: 5–8 feet
USDA Zones: 3–9

For best results, cold stratify seeds for 60 days (refrigerate in moist sand or sow outdoors in fall). Sow seeds in early spring or fall in prepared beds. These slow-starting perennials will reward patience with long-lived beauty and big ecological benefits.

🛠️ Growing Tips

• Leave stems standing through winter—cut back in early spring.

• Water regularly the first year to establish deep roots.

• Pairs beautifully with swamp milkweed, goldenrod, ironweed, and native grasses.

• Space generously—Joe Pye needs room to stretch and shine.

🌎 Perfect For:

🦋 Pollinator Gardens – A late-season magnet for monarchs and native bees
💧 Rain Gardens & Wetland Edges – Naturally adapted to soggy soils
🏞️ Meadow & Prairie Restorations – Strong native structure and bloom
🏡 Naturalized Landscapes – Adds bold height to borders and backdrops
🌿 Wildlife Habitats – Supports biodiversity above and below the soil

🌱 Fun Fact:
The “Joe Pye” legend traces back to a Native American herbalist who used the plant to treat fevers and typhus. The hollow stems not only inspired the species name fistulosum, but also make this species especially valuable to overwintering solitary bees.

🔒 Native Strength with Lasting Beauty

At Terra Mater Gardens, we grow with nature in mind. Our Hollow Joe Pye Weed Seeds (Eutrochium fistulosum) are untreated, open-pollinated, and chosen for high germination, native value, and bold garden presence. Bring height, habitat, and heart to your landscape—plant with purpose.