Plant · GBIF taxon 3138187
coastal plain Joe-Pye weed
Eutrochium dubiumAlso known as Coastal Joe-Pye Weed, Three-Nerved Joe-Pye Weed
Coastal plain Joe-Pye weed towers above damp fields and bog margins with sturdy purplish stems and whorled, triple-nerved leaves. In late summer, massive dome-shaped clusters of tiny mauve florets open, drawing clouds of swallowtails, monarchs, and native bees. This moisture-loving perennial thrives along Atlantic shores, anchoring coastal wetlands and providing vital late-season nectar.
FloweringNativePerennial
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Minerals
Predators
- White-Tailed Deer
- Caterpillars
- Seed-Eating Songbirds
ThreatsHabitat loss, wetland drainage, invasive species
HabitatsWet meadows, marshes, bogs, coastal plain swamps, moist shores
Life spanPerennial (10+ years)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAsteraceae
- SpeciesEutrochium dubium
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Best Viewing: Visit wet meadows and pond edges from July to September when late-summer blooms peak.
- Pollinator Spotting: Watch flower heads on warm afternoons to spot feeding swallowtails and bumblebees.
- Garden Planting: Grow in full sun with rich, damp soil to recreate its natural wetland habitat.
Frequent Companion (c) Thomas Koffel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Thomas Koffel · cc-by
Pollinator Sid Mosdell from New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 · cc-by
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by Étienne Lacroix-Carignan · cc0
Close Relative (c) Michael J. Papay, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael J. Papay · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman · cc-by-sa
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