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Vernonia noveboracensis

New York ironweed

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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Height: 4-7 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Purple

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Wet
Average
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Host Plant
Attracts Songbirds
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Massing
Naturalize
Specimen
Meadow garden


North American Distribution


New York ironweed - Vernonia noveboracensis from Native Plant Trust
New York ironweed - Vernonia noveboracensis from Native Plant Trust
New York ironweed - Vernonia noveboracensis from Native Plant Trust