Bold and beautiful, 'Gateway' spotted Joe-Pye weed is a statuesque perennial with enormous dusty-pink flowers that attracts multitudes of butterflies. It is more compact in habit than the species, reaching a height of 5-6’. This Eutrochium will thrive in sunny locations with moist, fertile soils. If you can resist cutting the flowers for the vase, the seed heads will extend the season of interest. It may be used as a background plant in the border, in meadows and is particularly lovely near the waters edge. Flowering from mid to late summer, 'Gateway' combines well with tall native grasses as well as perennials such as Rudbeckia fulgida, Heliopsis helianthoides, Solidago odora, and Vernonia noveboracensis.
Thrives in moist, fertile soils. If soil should dry out, the leaves may appear scorched. This prairie plant is easily propagated by seed, cuttings, division and may also be transplanted in spring. Cut back in early spring and fertilize to promote bushier growth. May be used as a background plant in border gardens, in meadows and in areas in which it may naturalize.