Eupatorium maculatum 'Phantom'

Common Name:
Dwarf Joe Pye Weed

Description:
Eupatorium maculatum 'Phantom' is a compact, clump-forming perennial prized for its large domed clusters of dusty pink to mauve flowers held above rich green foliage on strong burgundy-toned stems. A dwarf selection of the traditional Joe Pye Weed, 'Phantom' delivers the same bold floral display in a more manageable size, making it ideal for smaller gardens, perennial borders, rain gardens, and feature pots. Flowering from summer into autumn, it is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. In Melbourne conditions, it performs best in full sun to part shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil. Mulching and regular watering during dry periods will help maintain lush growth and prolonged flowering. Its upright habit and long-lasting blooms make it a standout addition to cottage-style and wildlife-friendly plantings.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 0.8–1.2 m
Width: 0.6–1 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Dusty pink
Mauve-pink

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Herbaceous
Perennial
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for Rain Gardens
Suitable for Wildlife Gardens

Toxicity:
May cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals when handling sap or foliage. Not generally considered highly toxic to pets or humans.

Companion Plants:
Echinacea
Rudbeckia
Miscanthus
Persicaria
Salvia
Verbena bonariensis
Achillea

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here