July 12: Joe Pye Weed

The Joe Pye Weed makes a good background plant. It is a wildflower and has medicinal properties. It was names after a man who used the plant to treat patients who had typhus. Joe Pye Weed has pale purple blossoms.

[Milanie]

I have heard of Joe Pye Weed - think it's also supposed to be good for attracting butterflies - I need something to attract them!

[GaryW]

Cool light.