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Vernonia noveboracensis #2

$32.00 $8.00 $8 Each Perennials & Grasses


New York Iron Weed · Item # 724529354825

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This plant's fluffy haze of deep purple flowers is often covered by a parade of butterflies in August and September while other beneficial insects feed on the nectar and pollen. This lovely clumping plant adapts well to any garden situation.


Plant Type: Perennial
Botanical Name: Vernonia
Common Name: Iron Weed
Hardiness: Zone 4
Sun: Full Sun (6+ hours)
Soil: Wet / Boggy
Suggested Use 1: Plant with Echinacea and Eupatorium
Suggested Use 2: Combine with Asclepias and Hibiscus
Height: 5-7'
Width: 2-3'
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Size: 4-8"
Growth Rate: Rapid
Shape: Upright
Fertilizer: Plant-tone
Deer Resistant: Yes
Birds: Yes
Native: Yes
Butterflies: Yes
Pollinators: Yes
Plant With: Echinacea, Eupatorium, Asclepias, Hibiscus