Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Eupatorium fortunei ‘Capri’
Capri Variegated Joe Pye Weed
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 3-4 feet
- Width
- 2-3 feet
- Flower color
- Mauve-pink
- Foliage color
- Variegated with creamy white edges and green centers
- Bloom time
- Late summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low and occasional pruning to maintain shape
- Growing zone
- 4-8
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators
About this plant
Eupatorium fortunei 'Capri' is an eye-catching perennial known for its striking variegated foliage. The lance-shaped leaves feature creamy white edges that contrast brightly with green centers. In late summer to early fall, 'Capri' produces flat-topped clusters of small, mauve-pink flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. These flowers complement the variegated foliage, creating a stunning garden display that can last for several weeks. 'Capri' prefers full sun to partial shade and is relatively low-maintenance once established, needing only occasional pruning. Its nectar-rich flowers and dense foliage make it a valuable plant for supporting local wildlife, including butterflies, bees, and birds, making it a popular choice for gardeners aiming to enhance their landscapes with native plants.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
