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Iron Butterfly Vernonia

Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly'

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Overview

The Iron Butterfly Speedwell, Vernonia lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly', is a perennial with a feathery texture, showcasing thread-like leaves on sturdy stems. It boasts vibrant purple flowers in late summer, reaching a mature height of 24 to 30 inches and spreading up to 24 inches. Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it’s drought-tolerant and attracts pollinators. Ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Climate Temperate
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — The Iron Butterfly Speedwell
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — is a perennial with a feathery textureIron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — showcasing thread-like leaves on sturdy stemsIron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — It boasts vibrant purple flowers in late summerIron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — reaching a mature height of 24 to 30 inches and spreading up to 24 inchesIron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — and is notable for its featheryIron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — This plant is a cultivar of Threadleaf Ironweed+4

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — The Iron Butterfly Speedwell
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — is a perennial with a feathery texture
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — showcasing thread-like leaves on sturdy stems
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — It boasts vibrant purple flowers in late summer
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — reaching a mature height of 24 to 30 inches and spreading up to 24 inches
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — and is notable for its feathery
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — This plant is a cultivar of Threadleaf Ironweed
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — is a refined and robust perennial that offers both aesthetic appeal and hardiness to any
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — scientifically named Vernonia lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly'
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — Ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings
Iron Butterfly Vernonia (Vernonia Lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly') — Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it‚Äôs drought-tolerant and attracts pollinators

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