Eupatorium ‘Phantom’ #1

'Phantom' is a cultivar of Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum), a perennial plant known for its late-summer-to-early-fall blooms of fragrant, wine-red to lavender flower clusters. This compact variety is bred for smaller gardens and features strong stems with attractive, serrated, dark green leaves. It is a magnet for pollinators like butterflies and provides seeds for birds, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.  

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade (4 to 6+ Hours)
• Soil Requirements: Prefers consistently moist to average soils. Adaptable to various soil types including clay, as long as it is rich and well-draining. Prefers neutral to slightly acidic pH levels.