| Joe-Pye Weed |
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Eupatorium purpureum
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| Uses: Medicinal |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 3-10) |
| When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early Fall |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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(Gravelroot)
Tall graceful native of eastern U.S. Leaves emit a vanilla-scent when crushed; flowers rosy-purple. Indians and pioneers used it to induce sweating to break fevers. Valuable remedy for kidney problems.
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