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Ironweed is a common name given to 25 species of wildflower of the Vernonia genus that are native to North America. They are perennials that grow from 2-10′ tall in full sun, and bloom approximately 1 month in late-Summer to Fall. An ecologically important plant, it attracts numerous bees and butterflies.
Oct 20, 2023 · How and When to Grow Ironweed. The quickest way to enjoy this native plant in your landscape is to start with a nursery-grown plant. Plant it in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Prepare the planting area by amending the soil with organic matter.
Ironweed is an herbaceous native perennial wildflower in the Aster family and is found in all areas of NC. It may grow 5 to 8 feet tall with deep purple flowers that appear in clusters from mid-summer to mid-fall on strong stems.
Basic Description. Large, iridescent, red-violet, flat-topped flower heads on top of tall, strong stalks from mid-summer to fall give a rich display of color. An attractive plant from head to toe, not a “weed.”. Sizable plant for the back of beds and rain gardens. Dark-green, lance-shaped leaves.
Sep 25, 2023 · New York ironweed (Vernonia noveborecensis) is a towering, upright, perennial wildflower native to the eastern and southeastern United States, where it is commonly found in wet meadows and pastures, streambanks, low-lying woods, and marshes.
Aug 24, 2024 · Ironweed is a beautiful, tall native flower that helps ensure pollinators have something to eat in the late summer and fall. The strong, rigid stalks offer contrast against their delicate flowers.
Vernonia, commonly known as ironweed, is a genus of about 350 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, the same family as daisies and sunflowers. The members of this genus are mostly herbaceous perennials and some shrubs, notable for their striking purple or magenta flowers.
Named for its tough stem, Ironweed is a tall plant with excellent upright form and intense purple bloom color attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
Jan 20, 2024 · An adaptable flowering perennial, ironweed is easy to grow in tough soils and is beloved by pollinators. Learn how to grow Vernonia now on Gardener’s Path.
Vernonia gigantea (also known as giant ironweed, [1] tall ironweed [2] or ironweed [3]) is a species of perennial plant from family Asteraceae found in United States and Canada. [1] The plant is native to the eastern United States, north to New York state and Ontario, and southwest to Texas.
