Eupatorium dubium (baby Joe)

General info: Eupatorium dubium is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to wet soil in full sun to part shade. This species is intolerant to dry soil and shade. The straight species is typically found growing in swamps, riverbanks, and in wet forest. Baby Joe will get about three feet tall and is the most compact cultivar of this species. This cultivar has to be grown from cuttings and will not come true from seed. Adorned with bright clusters of blush pink to light purple blooms this compact species grows in clumps about two feet wide.

Landscape uses: Eupatorium dubium baby Joe is an attractive native cultivar. This cultivar is the most compact of its species. Getting only about three feet tall this species would be a great option for a perennial border. Secondly this species needs to stay moist. Making it a perfect plant for a native rain garden. You could also use this species in any low wet spots where water pools and other species cannot tolerate.