New York Ironweed
Vernonia Noveboracensis
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 4–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
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
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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- Doug McGrady from Warwick, RI, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
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