Vernonia fasciculata
Ironweed
Mid-summer to fall, tall stalks are topped with large, red-violet flowers that provide a wonderful display of color and attract butterflies. Dark green leaves are lance-shaped.
Additional Information:
|
Height |
 |
Spread |
|
Bloom/Seasonal Color |
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
|
Good Companions
Aromatic Aster
(Symphyotrichum oblongifolium),
Western Sunflower
(Helianthus occidentalis),
Showy Goldenrod
(Solidago speciosa),
Big Bluestem
(Andropogon gerardi),
Switch Grass
(Panicum virgatum)
|
Characteristics & Attributes
Critter Resistance
|
Hydrologic Designation
|
Season of Interest
|
||||||||||
Soil Moisture
|
Sun Exposure
|
USFS MO Ecological Map |
||||||||||