Upright, clump-forming perennial with thin, narrow, green leaves. Terminal clusters of bright purple flowers bloom from mid to late summer. Great for mass planting, rock gardens, slopes and native plantings.
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Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly'
Narrow-leaf Ironweed
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner
- Small, star-like magenta-purple flowers
- Blooms late summer, Attracts pollinators
- Compact, densely mounding habit
- Bright green, finely textured foliage
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, medium to dry moisture, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerant of a range of soil conditions, occasional flooding and drought once established. Plants can be divided in early spring or fall.
Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 18-36 in
Spacing: 30-36 in
Price Level 1: $19.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Magenta, Purple
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Naturalizing
- Garden
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Vernonia
Common Name: Ironweed
Upright, clump-forming perennial with thin, narrow, green leaves. Terminal clusters of bright purple flowers bloom from mid to late summer. Great for mass planting, rock gardens, slopes and native plantings.