- Up for sale is joe pye weed, boneset, eupatorium purpureum 1000 seeds. - Joe pye weed is a handsome statuesque stunner. It is adorned by butterflies and other pollinators that are attracted to the enormous vanilla-scented pinkish-burgundy flower clusters, which measure 6-10" across atop of 3-12' tall plants with purple specked stems that are encircled by swirls of mid-green lance-shaped leaves. In full bloom they are a sight to see. - They generally like moist soil but mine have been growing in regular to low water conditions and are 7' tall with lots of large flowers. I live a few miles north of seattle, so i do get lots of rain. - Joepye weed is a huge plant that needs allot of space so make room. - Perennial - Zone: 4-9 - Sun: full sun - Water: regular to moist. - Soil: not to rich, well-draining soil. - Height: 3-8' tall. - Bloom time: late summer.