Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly'
Narrow-leaf Ironweed
![Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly' Narrow-leaf Ironweed from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-3280.jpg)
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- Small star-like purple flowers
- Butterfly magnet
- A native plant, that will grow where many plants will not
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Mass Planting](image/chars/char-29.png)
Mass Planting
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Summer](image/chars/char-40.png)
Summer
![Attracts Butterflies](image/chars/char-116.png)
Attracts Butterflies
![Attracts Hummingbirds](image/chars/char-115.png)
Attracts Hummingbirds
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow adaptable plant. Dry rocky soil...no problem! This plant will thrive in it. Prefers full sun and dry soil.
Height: 30-36 in
Spread: 30-36 in
Price Level 1: $19.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 4
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Naturalizing
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Mass Planting
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil