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Vernonia noveboracensis - Ironweed

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Native Wetland Plants

Vernonia noveboracensis

Ironweed

More About 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.

Bloom Color

Purple

Vernonia noveboracensis Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Partial Shade
Mature Height
> 4'
Spread Characteristics
Clumping
Prolific Seeder
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pond Zonation
Flood Plain - Upland
High Marsh - Saturated Soil
Foliage Color
Green
Wildlife Benefits
Bees/Pollinators
Butterflies
Cover
Food
Nesting
Songbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
FACW+
Plant Type
Bog/Marsh
Flowering Perennial
Attributes
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
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
4
5
6
7
8
9