I agree with you about the name of this weed, Jeff. Doesn't prevent this wonderful butterfly to collect nectar on it, ☺ . Very fine and colorful image!
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Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum) is a perennial plant named after a Native American renowned in his time for using many parts of the plant in creating medicines to cure fevers, typhus, and other illnesses. It makes a great addition to a butterfly, hummingbird, and bee garden. The flowers smell sweet with a scent reminiscent of vanilla and is especially recommended for those wishing to attract and support Monarch butterflies. Other butterflies, especially those that gets attracted to Joe Pye Weed flowers include black swallowtails and Tiger swallowtails. The plant holds a long history of use in Native American and backwoods medicine. The roots, leaves, and flowers of all varieties can be used to create teas that are said to address problems as diverse as: -Respiratory Problems -Bladder Stones -Kidney Stones -Rheumatism -Impotence -Diarrhea -Fever -Gout
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