Swamp Milkweed Vs Common Milkweed. Joe pye weed is the common name of various species of tall upstanding perennial plants with leaves that emerge from a central stem these plants are related to sunflowers but from a distance may in late summer be mistaken for swamp milkweed because of the clusters of purple pink flowers at the top of their stems. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below this plant may be known by one or more common names in different places and some are listed above.
Joe pye weed is the common name of various species of tall upstanding perennial plants with leaves that emerge from a central stem these plants are related to sunflowers but from a distance may in late summer be mistaken for swamp milkweed because of the clusters of purple pink flowers at the top of their stems. It is hardy in zones 4 9 and is a rhizomatous plant spreading underground or by seeds much like common milkweed. The swamp milkweed asclepias incarnata also performs well but the butterfly weed asclepias tuberosa was a little trickier to grow.
Joe pye weed is the common name of various species of tall upstanding perennial plants with leaves that emerge from a central stem these plants are related to sunflowers but from a distance may in late summer be mistaken for swamp milkweed because of the clusters of purple pink flowers at the top of their stems.
Needs sunlight drought tolerant dry or moist soil. Milkweeds are different underground. 1 2 ft 30 60 cm swamp milkweed asclepias incarnata. Joe pye weed is the common name of various species of tall upstanding perennial plants with leaves that emerge from a central stem these plants are related to sunflowers but from a distance may in late summer be mistaken for swamp milkweed because of the clusters of purple pink flowers at the top of their stems.