Vernonia baldwinii

Also Known As

Western Ironweed

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Vernonia baldwinii plant details

Vernonia baldwinii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds 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 baldwinii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vernonia baldwinii

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Super duper butterfly magnet!!! Tough as nails, this tap-rooted Midwestern prairie native is adapted to extreme heat, cold, drought, both poor and clay soil and is deer and rabbit resistant! A plant-and-forget hero in any garden that should be more widely known! Numerous flat-topped panicles 6” across present 15-35 fluffy purple 1” flowers from June/July to Sept. atop strong upright stems. 4-5’ tall x 3-4’ across. Deciduous, so cut back to the ground in late Fall/Winter.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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Gardening facts about Vernonia baldwinii plant

How to Grow Vernonia baldwinii

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
- magenta
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous