Ironweed
Vernonia noveboracensis
| Description: The tall purple flowers of this plant bloom on upright stems in August and September. Thriving in full sun and dry to average soils, ironweed is commonly found in pastures since it is unpalatable to cows. |
| Propagation: Seeds are easy, also divisions |
| Initial bloom (month and week): August W2 |
| Garden name: Sunny Garden |
| Color of flower: Purple |
| Height: 60″ |
| Spread: 48″ |
| Family: Asteraceae |
| Soil type: Average |
| Soil moisture: Dry |
| Light: Full sun |
| Zone: 4-9 |