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| Identification |
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Genus
Eupatorium
Species
maculatum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
smokeweed
joepyeweed
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S11735
Data source
HtZn p113;MedPl p207
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 6'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Loam
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Eupatorium maculatum can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Joe-Pye weed (also known as smokeweed) needs summer days with high heat. This plant does well in loamy soils. Full sun to partial shade is needed for this species to do its best. It prefers moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
kidney tonic
urinary tonic
Medicinal parts
Root
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Eupatorium maculatum is thought to have beneficial uses as either a kidney tonic or a urinary tonic. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the root.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Eupatorium maculatum is a perennial. Leaves: Joe-Pye weed (locally known in some parts as smokeweed) has triangular, hairy, tooth-edged leaves. Flowers: This plant has dense clusters of fluffy blossoms arranged in flat heads on stiff stems. Flowers are often found in such colors as red, purple or white.
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