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    • Photo of Vernonia glauca flower by Avant Gardens

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    Vernonia glauca

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Vernonia glauca plant details

    Vernonia glauca is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Vernonia glauca

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, clumping, screen

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Vernonia glauca

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Not as tall or hardy as V. novaboracensis, and preferring drier soil, this PA native is underutilized. It forms sturdy clumps with 3-5' stems topped with purple flowers in Aug. and Sept.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Vernonia glauca plant

    How to Grow Vernonia glauca

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
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    Vernonia arkansana

    aka Vernonia crinita, Ironweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Vernonia fasciculata

    aka Ironweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Vernonia noveboracensis

    aka Ironweed, New York Ironweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Vernonia gigantea

    aka Vernonia altissima, Vernonia altissima, Vernonia gigantea spp. gigantea, Giant Ironweed, Tall Ironweed, Tall Ironweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Vernonia gigantea flower by Almost Eden
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