Purple Vernonia lettermanii Iron Butterfly, Vernonia lettermanii Iron Butterfly, Iron Butterfly Ironweed
Purple Vernonia lettermanii Iron Butterfly, Vernonia lettermanii Iron Butterfly, Iron Butterfly Ironweed With Agastache auriantiaca
Purple Vernonia lettermanii Iron Butterfly, Vernonia lettermanii Iron Butterfly, Iron Butterfly Ironweed
Purple Vernonia lettermanii Iron Butterfly, Vernonia lettermanii Iron Butterfly, Iron Butterfly Ironweed With Agastache auriantiaca
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Iron Butterfly Ironweed (Vernonia)
Vernonia lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly'
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SKU: HC014744
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Overview
Vernonia lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly' (Ironweeed) is a showy selection of Letterman's Ironweed, a native wildflower from Arkansas. This densely branched perennial has bright green, finely textured foliage and bright violet-purple flowers in late summer. Attracts butterflies and bees galore. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
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Botanical Name
Vernonia lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly'
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Naturalizes, Rock Gardens
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Mature Spread
18-24" wide
Bloom Time
Summer
SKU
HC014744
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