Flower: Fragrant, pale pink or pale purple flowers in domed clusters.
Leaves: Appear in whorls of 3-5. Leaves are large, long, and sharply-toothed.
Stem: The plant has one simple, erect stem. It is green with purple dots or dashes. The upper stems are purple.
Height: 6-8 feet.
Habitat: Native North American perennial herb found along the east coast (sometimes as far west as Texas) in moist woods and meadows.
Interest: This plant is sometimes called "Joe Pye" after a Native American who is said to have used it to cure typhus. Some Native American tribes still consider this plant an aphrodisiac.
