Joe Pye Weed is the common name of Eupatorium purpureum species, from Compositae family.
Also known as: sweet joe pye.
Flowers of joe pye weed
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Features of Joe Pye Weed
Height to 48-120 inches. Spread to 36 inches. Zone 3-10. Perennial.
purple, round, thick, upright stem.
lance-shaped, toothed, vanilla-scented leaf.
clustered, pink flower in summer and autumn.
Growing Joe Pye Weed
Propagate »
- by root division during spring and autumn.
- by seed during autumn.
Maintain »
- transplant: 36 inches apart.
- trimming: Cut stems in late autumn to almost ground level.
With pretty rose-pink blooms, Joe Pye Weed gets its name from a Native American who supposedly used the plant to treat New Englanders with typhus fever.
Joe Pye Weed has no known edible uses, but it is used in folk medicine for kidney complaints and painful urination, since the herb is known as a diuretic.
Using Joe Pye Weed
Household
Dye
Boil seed heads to make a reddish pink dye. (Use seed)
Gardening
Make an interesting choice for garden borders.
Medicinal
Tea
Small dose of dried root can induce perspiration and urine, and relieve joint pains. (Use root)
Traditional Remedies
- Digestive » diarrhea
- Disorder » urinary problems, liver problems, fever
- Muscle And Joint » muscle pain, joint pain
Traditional remedies may or may not be supported by scientific evidences.
Cautions
- Please consult with your doctor before using joe pye weed for health related purposes.
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