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New York Ironweed

Vernonia Noveboracensis

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Overview

New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) is a hardy perennial presenting striking clusters of vivid purple flowers on stems reaching up to 6 feet tall. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in moist to wet soils, making it ideal for rain gardens or waterside plantings. This native North American beauty attracts butterflies with its late-summer bloom and adds vertical interest to any landscape design.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 4–8Climate Temperate
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — Thriving in full sun to partial shadeNew York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — making it ideal for rain gardens or waterside plantingsNew York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — Standing tall at an average height of 5 to 7 feetNew York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — with a spread of about 2 to 3 feetNew York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — Ironweed blooms profusely from late summer through the fallNew York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — providing a vital nectar source for butterflies and a refuge for beneficial insects+20

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — it flourishes in moist to wet soils
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — making it ideal for rain gardens or waterside plantings
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — Standing tall at an average height of 5 to 7 feet
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — with a spread of about 2 to 3 feet
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — Ironweed blooms profusely from late summer through the fall
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — providing a vital nectar source for butterflies and a refuge for beneficial insects
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — lance-shaped leaves climb up the sturdy
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — vertical form draped in vibrant colors during blooming season.<br><br>Thriving in hardiness zones 5 through 9
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — Ironweed favors full sun to part shade and can endure a wide range of soil conditions
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — although it prefers moist
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — Remarkably tolerant of wet soils, it's an excellent choice for rain gardens or areas with poor drainage
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — ensuring its statuesque blooms remain unspoiled in the landscape.<br><br>Maintenance is minimal
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — This plant's resilience extends to deer resistance
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — with deadheading spent flowers to encourage further blooming optional
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — and cutting back in late winter to early spring recommended
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — making it a wise choice for both aesthetic appeal and practicality in design
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — purple flowers in the garden
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — perennial with purple blooms
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — perennial for full
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade; standing tall at an average height of 5 to 7 feet
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — making it ideal for rain gardens or waterside plantings; purple flowers in the garden
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — it flourishes in moist to wet soils; although it prefers moist
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis) — with a spread of about 2 to 3 feet; remarkably tolerant of wet soils, it's an excellent choice for rain gardens

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