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Vernonia fasciculata

Also Known As

Ironweed

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'
W: 2'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Vernonia fasciculata plant details

Vernonia fasciculata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vernonia fasciculata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, native plant, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vernonia fasciculata

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the prairies, further west than its eastern brethren, this iron-weed is somewhat smaller in all respects (2-6') with denser, but just as bright!, purple flowers in late summer. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

The flowers of Ironweed are like crimson torches in the late summer prairie. Named for its tough stem, Ironweed has excellent posture and never slouches in the garden. A favorite for adding late season color to the landscape, Vernonia fasciculata is one of only a few red prairie flowers. Hardy to Zones 3 - 7.

By: Prairie Nursery

A very showy ironweed that tops out between 4-6 feet (you can also cut it back early in the summer for an even more compact growth). The usual gorgeous, butterfly attracting purple-red flowers at the end of the season. This species is native all over the US prairies, so you know it can take hot, dry, clay, cold, and everything else. Zone 3