New York Ironweed
Vernonia noveboracensis
This lovely versatile perennial has a strong vertical presence with clusters of deep lavender to violet flower heads. Showy seed-heads that add winter interest. Use in a rain garden, cottage garden, meadow, along streams or ponds or the back of the border. Prune for different heights or if a shorter plant is desired. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 4 – 7’
Spread: 2 - 4’
Pot size: 4 qt.
Bloom time: August, September
Light: Full sun, part shade
Moisture: Average, Moist
Attracts: Birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, pollinators
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Companion Plants: Swamp Milkweed, Cardinal Flower, White Turtlehead
Vernonia noveboracensis
This lovely versatile perennial has a strong vertical presence with clusters of deep lavender to violet flower heads. Showy seed-heads that add winter interest. Use in a rain garden, cottage garden, meadow, along streams or ponds or the back of the border. Prune for different heights or if a shorter plant is desired. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 4 – 7’
Spread: 2 - 4’
Pot size: 4 qt.
Bloom time: August, September
Light: Full sun, part shade
Moisture: Average, Moist
Attracts: Birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, pollinators
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Companion Plants: Swamp Milkweed, Cardinal Flower, White Turtlehead
Vernonia noveboracensis
This lovely versatile perennial has a strong vertical presence with clusters of deep lavender to violet flower heads. Showy seed-heads that add winter interest. Use in a rain garden, cottage garden, meadow, along streams or ponds or the back of the border. Prune for different heights or if a shorter plant is desired. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 4 – 7’
Spread: 2 - 4’
Pot size: 4 qt.
Bloom time: August, September
Light: Full sun, part shade
Moisture: Average, Moist
Attracts: Birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, pollinators
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Companion Plants: Swamp Milkweed, Cardinal Flower, White Turtlehead