Stunning for its height and the profusion of flowers it produces, Vernonia noveboracensis can exceed 6'. It is a robust plant— hence the common name 'ironweed'— that bears large terminal clusters of fluffy, vivd purple flowers. The deep-green leaves are lance-like and add an ornamental value to the plant when not in bloom.
Vernonia noveboracensis does very well in a wide variety of soils, including poorly drained ones. Typically found growing in moist to wet areas, low-lying meadows and streambanks, it is also quite tolerant of dry spells and is perfectly adapted to average garden conditions. It prefers full to part-sun, but can also handle some open shade. Because of its size, it is best planted in the back of a flower bed where it will provide a colorful backdrop in late summer through early fall. [source: izelplants.com]
Larval Host for the
4-6'
3-4'
SIZE
SOIL
Dry, Moist, Wet
LIGHT
Sun, Part Shade
BENEFITS
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
NOTES
The height of the plant may be controlled by cutting it back hard in late spring. This will also promote the growth of additional flowering stems.
CHARACTERISTICS
Deer Resistant, Clumping, Will Naturalize, Showy Flowers
August, September
Flower
This
flowers in
New York Ironweed
Vernonia noveboracensis
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DESCRIPTION
Stunning for its height and the profusion of flowers it produces, Vernonia noveboracensis can exceed 6'. It is a robust plant— hence the common name 'ironweed'— that bears large terminal clusters of fluffy, vivd purple flowers. The deep-green leaves are lance-like and add an ornamental value to the plant when not in bloom.
Vernonia noveboracensis does very well in a wide variety of soils, including poorly drained ones. Typically found growing in moist to wet areas, low-lying meadows and streambanks, it is also quite tolerant of dry spells and is perfectly adapted to average garden conditions. It prefers full to part-sun, but can also handle some open shade. Because of its size, it is best planted in the back of a flower bed where it will provide a colorful backdrop in late summer through early fall. [source: izelplants.com]