Eupatorium maculatum
Alternative Name(s): Spotted joe pye weed
Perennial  Aster Family
Grows 4' to 6' tall
Joe pye weed is a butterfly magnet that attracts a wide range of butterfly species. Flowers bloom in late summer through fall. Joe pye weed prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It prefers moist soils but tolerates wet soils.