Ironweed
Vernonia fasciculata
2.5” plug
Light: Full sun
Height: 4' - 6'
Spacing: 18"
Bloom time: July, August, September
Bloom color: Purple
Soil type: Clay, loam, sand
Soil moisture: Moist
Perennial
Deer resistant: yes
Ecological benefits: Butterflies, Long-horned bee (melissodes denticulata) is a specialist; Larval host for American painted lady, Ironweed borer moth
Landscaping tips: Back of a perennial border, Natural landscapes/prairies,, May flop, so plant with other things that will give them support, or stake
Kristen’s notes: Love this one for late season blooms. Butterflies and hummingbirds love it in my garden
Vernonia fasciculata
2.5” plug
Light: Full sun
Height: 4' - 6'
Spacing: 18"
Bloom time: July, August, September
Bloom color: Purple
Soil type: Clay, loam, sand
Soil moisture: Moist
Perennial
Deer resistant: yes
Ecological benefits: Butterflies, Long-horned bee (melissodes denticulata) is a specialist; Larval host for American painted lady, Ironweed borer moth
Landscaping tips: Back of a perennial border, Natural landscapes/prairies,, May flop, so plant with other things that will give them support, or stake
Kristen’s notes: Love this one for late season blooms. Butterflies and hummingbirds love it in my garden
Vernonia fasciculata
2.5” plug
Light: Full sun
Height: 4' - 6'
Spacing: 18"
Bloom time: July, August, September
Bloom color: Purple
Soil type: Clay, loam, sand
Soil moisture: Moist
Perennial
Deer resistant: yes
Ecological benefits: Butterflies, Long-horned bee (melissodes denticulata) is a specialist; Larval host for American painted lady, Ironweed borer moth
Landscaping tips: Back of a perennial border, Natural landscapes/prairies,, May flop, so plant with other things that will give them support, or stake
Kristen’s notes: Love this one for late season blooms. Butterflies and hummingbirds love it in my garden