Chocolate Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate') Unavailable

Chocolate Joe Pye Weed

Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate'

Joe Pye Weed

Currently unavailable

Dark bronze-brown leaves in spring and summer, gradually turning green when the autumn display of fuzzy white flower clusters begins. Great for shaded gardens or areas with frequently wet soil, but can tolerate drier soils than other Eupatorium. Foliage is a dark greenish-brown.

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Plant facts

Mature height36"+
Mature spread36"
Growth rateFast
SunFull Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun)
WaterModerate
USDA hardiness zone3
Flower colorWhite shades
Foliage colorDark Green

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Quick answers

How big does Chocolate Joe Pye Weed get?

About 36"+ tall and 36" wide at maturity.

How much sun does Chocolate Joe Pye Weed need?

Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).

How much water does Chocolate Joe Pye Weed need?

Moderate water use.

Will Chocolate Joe Pye Weed grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?

It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.

Is Chocolate Joe Pye Weed deer resistant?

Yes, deer usually leave it alone.

Where can I buy Chocolate Joe Pye Weed in Utah?

Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.

Can landscape contractors buy Chocolate Joe Pye Weed wholesale?

Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.

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