Purple Vernonia baldwini, Vernonia baldwini, Western Ironweed
Purple Vernonia baldwini, Vernonia baldwini, Western Ironweed
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Western Ironweed (Vernonia)
Vernonia baldwinii
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SKU: HC017293
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Overview
Western Ironweed is a durable, easy-to-grow wildflower that blooms in late summer with big flat topped clusters of vivid violet-purple flowers. Vernonia is an invaluable late season nectar source for butterflies and bees. A big, robust plant for the back of the border. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
key features
Botanical Name
Vernonia baldwinii
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Naturalizes
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
30-60" tall
Mature Spread
18" wide
Bloom Time
Late summer to early fall
SKU
HC017293
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