Description

Vernonia noveboracensis, New York Ironweed, Wholesale Native Perennial Plant Plugs, Native Wildflowers, Native Pollinator Support Plants, Organically Grown

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Attractive Flowers:
Average – Dry soil:
Average to moist soil:
Beneficial Insects:
Butterflies:
Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture:
Cut Flower:
Deer Resistant:
Drought Tolerant:
Drought tolerant:
FAC- Occur in wetlands and non-wetlands:
FACW- Usually occur in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands:
Fragrant:
Full – Part Sun (6+ hours of sun):
Groundcover:
Herbal / Medicinal Uses:
High Wildlife Value:
Hummingbirds:
Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay:
Native to Coastal Regions:
Native To Mountain Regions:
Native to Piedmont Regions:
Organic soil- high level of decayed leaves, bark:
Part Sun – Part Shade :
Perennial:
Pollinator support:
Songbirds:
Wildflower:
Woodland flower:

Vernonia noveboracensis, New York Ironweed, Wholesale Native Perennial Plant Plugs, Native Wildflowers, Native Pollinator Support Plants, Organically Grown

Botanic Name: Vernonia noveboracensis, New York ironweed

GROWING CONDITIONS
Mature size 3-6ft x 2-4ft

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Is found in moist soils in the wild, but will flourish in regular or dry soil. Tolerates clay and neutral to acidic conditions.
Conditions Comments: Juglone tolerant
BENEFIT
Use Ornamental: As a tall, narrow plant, it is suited for the back of the border or tight spaces.
Use Wildlife: The flowers attract butterflies and seed heads attract birds.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds , Butterflies
Nectar Source: yes
VALUE TO BENEFICIAL INSECTS
Special Value to Native Bees
An exceptional alternative to the highly invasive Buddleia (Butterfly bush).

New York ironweed is a tall, clump-forming perennial, growing 5-8 ft. in height. Slightly rough stems bear lance-shaped, deep-green leaves. Small flower heads occur in large, loosely branched, flat-topped, terminal clusters. Flowers are all of the disk type and deep reddish-purple in color. Tall erectstem branches toward the summit, with each branch bearing a cluster of deep lavender to violet flowerheads; together, clusters form a loose spray.

Vernonia noveboracensis, New York Ironweed, Wholesale Native Perennial Plant Plugs, Native Wildflowers, Native Pollinator Support Plants, Organically Grown

Check the native status of this species for your area via the USDA Plants Database here.                                                                                                                                                       

For Shipping, Planting and additional FAQ’s please see “About our organically grown native plug trays “.

See all available Native Perennial Grasses &  Organically Grown Plug Trays