Makes a great banner, Laurie.
Joe Pye Weed is a new one for me.
Is that a recent pic? Are the open blooms pink or white?
I like the contrast of dark stems with leaves, too.
This looks like a spectacular plant.....up to 8ft tall!
Like Jupiter's Beard on steroids.
This description sold me on it.
https://www.gardenia.net/plant...
It says hardy for zone 3, but will try it anyway.
Ordered this pack of 50 seeds, mixed colors....white, pink, blue at Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YRF64A/
BTW, while looking for it on Amazon, also came across this novel (to me) method of
planting seeds.......clay/compost seed balls/"bombs".
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H138SAI/
May be just what I need for some salvias & others that are difficult to germinate, but
will use it to plant the Joe Pye Weed.