Pronunciation (approximate): yoo-TRO-kee-um mak-yuh-LAY-tum
Broad clusters of small pink to purple flowers top tall stems. Explore the photographs below, from flower details to the plant in its surroundings.
Spotted Joe-Pye Weed: close view of a flowering colony. Tap to browse the photo gallery.
Family Asteraceae
Life cycle Perennial
Blooms Summer–fall
Height 4–7 feet
Habitat Wet meadows, fens and moist open sites; sun to partial shade
Bloom dates and size vary by region and growing conditions. Native status refers to North America.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
Wet meadows, fens and moist open sites; sun to partial shade. Look for flowers in summer–fall; local conditions affect timing.
Include the flowers, lower leaves, stem and surrounding vegetation. A single close-up may hide useful identification features.
Broad clusters of small pink to purple flowers top tall stems.
Toothed leaves form whorls around the stem.
Stems are often purple-spotted or largely purple.
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Canada and much of the northern United States, extending into parts of the Southwest and Appalachians.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Spotted Joe-Pye Weed, then explore other flowers in the guide.
Original photographs: Where’s Wildlife. Identification and distribution references:
References checked October 2026. Pronunciations are approximate guides; botanical Latin pronunciation varies.