Eupatorium maculatum 'atropurpureum'

Eupatorium maculatum 'atropurpureum' is a very long name for a very unusual plant. This award-winning perennial is just what pollinators crave, making it the go-to plant for large butterfly gardens or designated pollinator-friendly areas. Producing broad, umbrella-like flower heads that provide protection for feeding bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, it is also an attractive choice for adding color, texture and architectural interest to nearly any garden site. The plant grows to an astonishing 6½-8' tall! Rose-purple blooms sit nicely upon the tall stems. Makes a nice cut flower, too.

Hardiness Zones 3-9
Mature Height 6.7 - 8.3 feet
Bloom Time July - September (mid to late summer)
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
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Botanical Name: Eupatorium maculatum 'atropurpureum'

Availability: Out Of Season

SKU: #69818

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Eupatorium maculatum 'atropurpureum'
Ship As:
Bare Root
Size:
PREMIUM
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
Red, Purple
Flower Form:
Umbrella like heads
Foliage Type:
Lanceolate leaves in whorls, dark green
Mature Spread:
30 - 48 inches
Spacing:
30 - 48 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Work soil around the roots, trim well and water thoroughly.
Soil Moisture:
Well drained garden soil
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed

Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2"
Planting Depth:
Plant just below soil level
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 -5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B-8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B-9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B-11B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

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Eupatorium maculatum 'atropurpureum'