Vernonia noveboracensis Ironweed

Available Fall 2023
Size

Description

Fluffy domes of purple flowers cover the tall, sturdy stems of Vernonia noveboracensis in late summer and early fall. Also called "New York Ironweed" or just "Ironweed", this perennial is a delight to butterflies and small birds.

Vernonia noveboracensis Ironweed is native to the United States from Massachusetts to Mississippi. It thrives in moist soil, but can tolerate average and dry soil. It would be excellent in rain gardens.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: New York Ironweed, Iron Weed
  • Zones: 5-9
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: Moist preferred
  • Height at Maturity: 84"
  • Width at Maturity: 48"
  • Bloom Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: Late summer, early fall

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Pollinators.
  • Tolerates:
  • Other Features: Native to North America.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 Spring 2023 shipping schedule:

Zones 9, 10: Starting Mon. March 20th
Zone 8: Starting Mon. March 27th
Zone 7: Starting Mon. April 3rd
Zone 6: Starting Mon. April 17th
Zone 5: Starting Mon. May 1st
Zones 2, 3, 4: Starting Mon. May 8th

If you'd like to receive your plants now, you can request it in the 'shipping requests' box on the order or email us. (Please note that we will not ship dormant plants, and we do not offer any sort of guarantee for plants overwintering.)

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All ship times are subject to change if extreme weather conditions are present here at the nursery or at the shipping destination.

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.

We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.