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Vernonia noveboracensis

Ironweed

Vernonia noveboracensis, Ironweed, prefers rich, moist soils but it tolerates a wide range of soils making it great plant to use in naturalized areas or meadows looking for a subtle dab of purple bloom from its numerous tiny, fluffy, purple flowers late summer into fall.  Vernonia noveboracensis grows 4-6' tall in full sun.  This tall yet fairly coarse upright perennial is perfect for moist thickets, low areas, along stream banks, cottage gardens, wildflower gardens, meadows or naturalized areas.

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• Category

  • Native Wetland Perennials
  • Native Meadow Perennials

• Characteristics

  • Exposure -Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • > 4'
  • Clumping
  • Prolific Seeder
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Flood Plain - Upland
  • High Marsh - Saturated Soil
  • Green
  • Bees/Pollinators
  • Butterflies
  • Cover
  • Food
  • Nesting
  • Songbirds
  • Deer Resistant
  • FACW+
  • Bog/Marsh
  • Flowering Perennial
  • Container
  • Cut Flower
  • Dried Flower
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Erosion Control
  • Fibrous Roots
  • Focal Point
  • Fragrant Flowers
  • Mass Planting
  • Native
  • Naturalizing
  • Ornamental Flower
  • Rain Garden
  • Storm Water Basin
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