Vernonia 'Summer's Swan Song' pp28556

Ironweed

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2027 perennial plant of the year! Deep red stems produce vibrant purple flower that bloom all over bushy mounds of thread-like foliage; compact and does not flop, even in the wind.


  •  · Bright purple flowers
  •  · Compact and controlled
  •  · Perennial plant of the year 2027
Item # Pack Size Avail Units Avail Plants  
4568465
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Height:

28-35 in

Zone:

4-9

Vernonia 'Summer's Swan Song'
Vernonia 'Summer's Swan Song'

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant
• Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Nature Attraction

• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Attracts Butterflies

Attributes

• Good Cut Flower / Foliage
• Drought Tolerant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Late Summer
• Late Summer / Early Fall

Vernonia

Common Name: Ironweed

Vernonia, a North American prairie native, is a wonderful perennial to have if you want to attract butterflies. The foliage is a common food source for many types of caterpillers and the intense purple flowers in late summer are attractive to adult butterflies. Grow in full sun with good drainage where average to dry soils are found. Will not tolerate heavy or saturated soils.