Joe-Pye Weed
(Eupatorium maculatum)
Sunflower Family (Asteraceae)
Description: A large pinkish-purplish, flat-topped cluster of fuzzy flower heads on top of a sturdy purple or purple spotted stem.
Height: 2 - 6'
Flowering : July to September
Habitat: Damp meadows, thickets, and shores.
Range: Across southern Canada and northern U.S. in mountain areas south to North Carolina
Comments: smells like vanilla when crushed
