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    Vernonia 'Southern Cross'

    Also Known As

    • Southern Cross Ironweed

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Vernonia 'Southern Cross' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Vernonia 'Southern Cross'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, screen

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Vernonia 'Southern Cross'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ‘Southern Cross’ – An Intrinsic Introduction! A favorite selection, this hybrid came from seed sown as Vernonia lettermanii. The other parent is unknown but it had broad foliage and this one has intermediate foliage measuring up to 1/2” wide. The deep green foliage looks good all season long. The plant grows 4’ tall and wide, blooming in August. Purple flowers can have thin white filaments along with lacy purple petals that emerge from deep purple buds that look like little jewels.

    By: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

    An obvious hybrid found in a batch of seedlings of Vernonia lettermanii by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens.? This vigorous variety has 1/2" wide dark green foliage on stems to 3' tall topped with purple flowers in August. Most ironweed species tend to be good nectar plants for butterflies.

    By: Botanophilia

    Gardening facts about Vernonia 'Southern Cross' plant

    How to Grow Vernonia 'Southern Cross'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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