A spectacular species for some vibrant, late-season interest. It will easily hit 6.5-feet tall when given adequate sun and moisture. Vernonia is just beginning to bloom as the majority of summer-bloomers are ending. Attracts butterflies.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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Ornamental Interest
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Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Butterflies |
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Attracts Bees |
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Host Plant |
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Tolerance
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Additional Attributes
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Landscape Use
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Massing |
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Naturalize |
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Specimen |
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Meadow garden |
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