Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly' Threadleaf Ironweed

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Description

Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly' forms vigorous clumps of narrow stems with fine, feathery foliage that are topped by clusters of fluffy, true purple blooms at stem ends in late summer and early fall. Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly' foliage resembles that of Amsonia hubrichtii. The blooms are loved by butterflies and is very nice planted with grasses and other late summer blooming perennials.

Vernonia lettermannii, also known as Threadleaf Ironweed, is native to Arkansas and Oklahoma. It is typically found on gravel river bars and nearby rocky outcrops.

Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly' prefers full sun and well-drained soil, but is very tolerant of rough, sandy, infertile, dry soils and hot, dry locations. However, it can withstand occasional flooding. Rust resistant.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Ironweed
  • Zones: 4-9
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
  • Height at Maturity: 30-36
  • Width at Maturity: 36
  • Bloom Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Hummingbirds. Pollinators.
  • Tolerates: Clay Soil. Drought.
  • Other Features:

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Shipping Info

 

All orders placed now will ship in Spring 2024 unless requested otherwise.

    • Zones 9&10: Starting March 25th
    • Zone 8: Starting April 1st
    • Zone 7: Starting April 8th
    • Zone 6: Starting April 22nd
    • Zone 5: Starting May 6th
    • Zones 4-2: Starting May 13th

If you live in a warm climate and wish to receive your plants during the winter, please send us an email. Please note that we may be unable to fulfill your request if temperatures are too cold for safe transit or if the plants are dormant.

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Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

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