Ageratina altissima | Chocolate Joe Pye Weed | 1000_Seeds USDA Hardiness Zone 3aThis is Ageratina altissima, also known as Chocolate Joe Pye Weed, white snakeroot, richweed, white sanicle, and tall boneset. This plant is a nectar source for the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Gold bordered Hairstreak, Antillean Daggerwing, Giant White, and Florida White butterflies. This is also a Larval host plant for the Eupatorium Borer, Agonopterix eupatoriiella, Agonopterix atrodorsella, and Clymene Moths. USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8.
This is an annual plant and will grow in any USDA Hardiness Zone
This perennial grows up to 4 feet tall and lives best in full sun
or light shade
The beautiful yellow flowers bloom repeatedly from late spring until early fall
These seeds were collected from Moringa oleifera ODC
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 11
and Dainty Sulphur butterflies
The blue and violet blossoms are on display from late spring until early summer
These seeds are from Mirabilis jalapa Pink
This plant becomes a sanctuary for these vital pollinators
adding allure to gardens in varying environments
