{"product_id":"joe-pye-weed-gateway","title":"Joe Pye Weed, Gateway","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eJoe Pye Weed, ‘Gateway’\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eEutrochium maculatum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Gateway’)\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e‘Gateway’ Joe Pye Weed is one of the most popular cultivated selections of this iconic North American native, offering large mauve-rose flower heads, sturdy upright stems, and a more refined habit than the straight species. Blooming from midsummer into early fall, it becomes a magnet for Monarchs, swallowtails, native bees, and countless other pollinators. Its bold presence and exceptional ecological value make it an indispensable plant for pollinator gardens, rain gardens, meadows, and naturalistic landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eOne of the best native plants for butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eMassive domed flower clusters provide abundant nectar during the height of butterfly season. Monarchs, Eastern Tiger Swallowtails, Black Swallowtails, Great Spangled Fritillaries, Painted Ladies, skippers, and numerous native bee species visit the blooms throughout the flowering period, making it one of the busiest plants in a pollinator garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eStrong stems with a refined, garden-friendly habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e‘Gateway’ was selected for its sturdy stems, dense branching, and more compact growth compared to the straight species. The plants remain upright without staking, making them ideal for formal perennial borders while retaining the ecological benefits of native Joe Pye Weed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eCreates seasonal structure in meadows and rain gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eThe bold vertical habit provides an architectural focal point in naturalistic plantings. It combines beautifully with Ironweed, Swamp Milkweed, Blue Vervain, Cardinal Flower, native asters, and ornamental grasses, creating layered habitats that provide nectar from midsummer through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eExcellent choice for moist soils and water-wise landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eNaturally adapted to streambanks and moist meadows, ‘Gateway’ thrives in rain gardens, bioswales, and consistently moist soils. Once established, it also tolerates average garden conditions, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of landscape settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cjxomk\" data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivar of a North American native species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yo2c91\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003ePlant life cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uyc4xq\" data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eSun requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n6vz4n\" data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to medium-wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b0kjp0\" data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zted4i\" data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e July – September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nkqwdc\" data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mauve-rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dob9a6\" data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003ePlant ‘Gateway’ in full sun for the strongest stems and heaviest flowering. It performs exceptionally well in rain gardens, pollinator meadows, and perennial borders where its bold flower heads can serve as a focal point. Leave stems standing through winter to provide overwintering habitat for beneficial insects and add structural interest to the winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":49308788687107,"sku":"PNA-9164","price":11.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/images_1.jpg?v=1784711447","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/joe-pye-weed-gateway","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}