{"product_id":"phantom-joe-pye-weed","title":"Phantom Joe Pye Weed","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBig Native Flower Power on a Compact, Sturdy Plant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhantom Joe Pye Weed (\u003cem\u003eEutrochium maculatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Phantom') packs the oversized, dome-shaped flower heads of native spotted Joe Pye weed onto a dwarf, self-supporting frame. From midsummer into fall, its mauve-purple blooms hover above sturdy stems, alive with monarchs, swallowtails, and bees. Standing around 3 feet instead of 6, it delivers maximum pollinator impact without the flop — perfect for rain gardens and borders in Eden Prairie, Eagan, and Plymouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhantom 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 'Phantom'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–40 in. tall, 24–30 in. 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\u003eMauve-purple\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\u003ePollinator powerhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e The big flower heads are a magnet for late-season butterflies and bees. Space 24–30 inches apart in drifts for maximum effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRain gardens and wet borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Minnesota wetlands, it thrives in moist, clay-heavy spots where many perennials struggle. Pair with switchgrass, coneflower, and black-eyed Susan.\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 Phantom 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 24–30 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Phantom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it native to Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's a compact selection of spotted Joe Pye weed, a Minnesota-native wetland wildflower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it flop like wild Joe Pye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — 'Phantom' was selected for sturdy, self-supporting stems on a shorter plant.\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: Does it need wet soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt loves consistent moisture and excels in rain gardens, but tolerates average soil with supplemental water in dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGateway Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum):\u003c\/strong\u003e The full-size native for the back of the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchgrass (Panicum):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native grass partner for moist, sunny beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold daisies that bloom alongside for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315486282033,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/phantom-joe-pye-weed.jpg?v=1779727883","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/phantom-joe-pye-weed","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}