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Binomial name. Vernonia gigantea. ( Walter) Trel. 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.
- V. gigantea
- Vernonia
Tall Ironweed is a native perennial with magenta flowers that attracts butterflies and pollinators. It can grow up to 8 feet tall and prefers moist soil in full sun or partial shade.
- 5'-8'
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Moist, Wet
- Full Sun, Partial
- Garden Uses
- What Ironweed Is Best For A Formal Flower Garden?
- Ironweed Companion Plants
- Deadheading Ironweed
- Medicinal Properties of Ironweed
- Native American Uses of Ironweed
Many types of Ironweed can be suitable for a formal garden setting. While some native plants tend to flop over when planted in a garden setting, Ironweed generally stays erect. This makes Ironweed a good choice for the back of a perennial garden, or border garden. Additionally, if you have a wildflower area, Ironweed can be an excellent choice. It’...
Vernonia glauca, aka Broadleaf Ironweed is one of the better choices of Ironweed for a formal flower garden. It’s smaller size of 2-4′ mean that it can blend with many other species of flower in a formal, mulched flower bed. And the flowers will still produce the sweet nectar that butterflies crave.
Being very adaptable to soil conditions, there are many plants that can pair well with Ironweed. Some plants that will bloom concurrently with Ironweed, and like similar growing conditions include the following; 1. New England Aster 2. Smooth Blue Aster 3. Spotted Bee Balm(medium moist conditions only) 4. Garden Phlox 5. Great Blue Lobelia 6. Joe P...
While many species perennial can be deadheaded to prolong the blooming period, in general Ironweed won’t produce a significant round of blooms via deadheading. However Ironweed can self-seed in the right conditions, so it is generally a good idea to deadhead Ironweed to prevent self-seeding.
Ironweed has been used by medicinally for many years. A medical literature review from 2013 found over 100 species of Ironweed (worldwide) used to treat over 40 diseases and/or health conditions that can effect humans. This study examined all members of the Vernonia genus, not just those native to North America.
Documentation exists of 20 uses of Ironweed by 5 different tribes ranging from food, material, and medicinal.
Vernonia gigantea is a native perennial wildflower that can grow from 3 to 12 feet tall. It has lavender, magenta, or deep purple flowers in late summer to early fall and attracts butterflies and bees.
Oct 20, 2023 · Ironweed is a tall perennial that blooms purple flowers in late summer and attracts pollinators. Learn how to grow ironweed from seed or division, where to plant it, and how to care for it.
- Ironweed
- Sun
- Vernonia noveboracensis
- Perennial
Ironweed is a native perennial wildflower with deep purple flowers and purple-stemmed leaves. It grows 5 to 8 feet tall in rich moist acidic soils and prefers full sun. It attracts pollinators, songbirds and wildlife, and is attractive in rain gardens, cottage gardens, meadows and along streams or ponds.
Jan 20, 2024 · Learn about ironweed, a tall perennial wildflower with bright purple to pink flowers that attracts pollinators and birds. Find out how to grow, prune, and propagate this easy and reliable plant from North America.
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