{"product_id":"gateway-joe-pye-weed","title":"Gateway Joe Pye Weed","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Towering Native Butterfly Magnet for the Back of the Border\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGateway Joe Pye Weed (\u003cem\u003eEutrochium maculatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gateway') is the showstopper of the native Joe Pye family — wine-red stems rising 5 to 6 feet topped with enormous, rosy-mauve flower domes that buzz with monarchs, swallowtails, and bees from midsummer into fall. A selection of Minnesota's native spotted Joe Pye weed, it makes a dramatic vertical statement and a living butterfly buffet at the back of sunny, moist borders in Eden Prairie, Woodbury, and Plymouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGateway Joe Pye Weed Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEutrochium maculatum 'Gateway'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 ft. tall, 3–4 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsummer into early fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosy-mauve on wine-red stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers consistent moisture; excellent for clay and rain gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelection of Minnesota-native spotted Joe Pye weed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack-of-border anchor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its height makes it a natural backdrop and even a soft seasonal screen. Space 3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRain gardens and pollinator plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Minnesota wetlands, it thrives in moist, clay-heavy ground and feeds late-season butterflies. Pair with switchgrass, ironweed, and coneflower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Keep moist through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Gateway Joe Pye Weed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 3 feet apart to allow for its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Gateway Joe Pye Weed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist — water every 2–3 days at first, then as needed. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers steady moisture; water during dry spells to prevent wilting and leaf scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How tall does it really get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 to 6 feet in good, moist soil — plan for a back-of-border position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it native to Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's a selection of native spotted Joe Pye weed, a Minnesota wetland wildflower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it flop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts stout, wine-red stems are sturdy; in very rich soil or shade you can pinch it in early summer to keep it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum):\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact version for smaller spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchgrass (Panicum):\u003c\/strong\u003e A tall native grass to pair at the back of the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold daisies for a native pollinator combo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315486052657,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/gateway-joe-pye-weed.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/gateway-joe-pye-weed","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}