Vernonia | New York Ironweed - 2 Gallon

Vernonia noveboracensis

• Average Garden Size: 4-6’ tall, 3-4’ wide
• Full Sun
• Average to high water use
• Herbaceous Perennial

Special Features:

• Ohio Native
• Blooms late summer to early autumn
• Pollinator Friendly
• Tolerates wet soil, clay soil

Tall stems support showy clusters of vivid purple flowers from August to September. Very popular with bees and butterflies. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, performing best in rich, moist soils. Remove spent flowers to prevent seeding, and cut back stems in spring to promote shorter, more compact plants.