species 41,777 observations
Spotted Joe-Pye Weed
Eutrochium maculatum
Field notes
Supports All
274
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dingy Cutworm Moth, Celery Leaftier Moth, Lucerne Moth, Master's Dart
55
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Calycomyza flavinotum
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Goldenrod Crab Spider, Keeled Treehopper, American Sand Wasp, Dark-eyed Junco
6
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Monarch, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
212
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.