Eutrochium fistulosum 'JoJo' 'JoJo' Joe-Pye weed
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Description
If you love the look of the impressively large Eutrochium fistulosum but don't have the space, here's a small-scale alternative with punched-up flower glamour. Eutrochium fistulosum 'JoJo' (PP34665) is a beautiful, compact cultivar of hollow Joe-Pye weed. 'JoJo' tops out at 4 feet—considerably shorter than its 7-foot parent. This cultivar differs from the species, and other existing cultivars, in having vibrant pink, double flowers that bloom freely for 4-6 weeks in late summer, creating one of the showiest floral displays within the genus. The stems are dark maroon at maturity and resemble those of the better-known cultivar ‘Little Joe’. This selection was discovered by our friends at Kind Earth Growers in Ottsville, Pennsylvania, as a chance seedling among a block of Eutrochium fistulosum. Its shorter, more compact stature and upright habit are a great fit for managed landscapes. Combined with a longer, brighter, showier flower display, ‘JoJo’ is a visual knockout in the garden.
Cultivation
Like the species, 'JoJo' performs best in consistently moist, rich soils and full sun. It's adaptable to a range of soil types and will grow in average garden conditions but doesn't tolerate drought. Too much shade will reduce flowering.
Recommended Spacing
Space plants 2' on center.
Eutrochium fistulosum 'JoJo' is more compact than the species, but will still get to 3' in width. Planting 2' on center will make for dense coverage. Plant further apart to have individual plants stand out.
Companion Plants
Combine 'JoJo' with plants that support wildlife and that appreciate wet or moist conditions. Consider Chelone (turtlehead), Liatris spicata (dense blazing star), Physostegia virginiana (obedient plant), Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England aster), and Solidago rugosa (wrinkleleaf goldenrod). Add in graminoids such as Juncus effusus (soft rush), Carex amphibola (eastern narrowleaf sedge), Carex grayi (Gray's sedge), Carex crinita (fringed sedge), Deschampsia cespitosa (tufted hairgrass) and Panicum virgatum (switchgrass).
Additional Notes
The tradeoff for the showy display on 'JoJo' is that double flowers lack pollen, and thus lack seed and direct support for pollinators. So, it's kinda like having a roadside billboard letting you know where the diner is! Plant it among keystone species like Solidago, Symphyotrichum, and Rudbeckia that can serve the pollinators while you enjoy the charms 'JoJo' provides.
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