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.
Vernonia noveboracensis
New York Ironweed
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner
- Small, fluffy, deep purple flowers
- Blooms late summer to fall
- Rough, lance-shaped leaves
- Tall, course upright stems
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: 4-6 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Spacing: 1-3 ft
Price Level 1: $24.99 ea.~#2
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Native
- Focal Point
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Dry Soil
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Water Garden
- 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.