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Vernonia noveboracensis

New York Ironweed

An upright perennial with tiny, deep purple blooms borne on stiff stems over pointed, lance-shaped, green foliage.

  • »  Tall, coarse, upright form
  • »  Tiny, deep purple, composite blooms
  • »  Stiff stems hold pointed, lance-shaped leaves
  • »  Flowers give way to seed clusters
  • »  Bloom Time: August to September

Plug50
$8.75
1 Litre
$18.38
1gal
$21.88
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:125-150 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: Magenta
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
Additional Information about Vernonia noveboracensis

The common name is derived from its "iron-like" qualities including tough stems, the rusty-tinged colour of fading flowers and the rusty-coloured seeds. 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Vernonia noveboracensis

Plant in full sun, in a rich, moist, slightly acidic soil. Removing spent flowers will help prevent unwanted seeding.