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Vernonia lettermannii

'Iron Butterfly'

NARROWLEAF IRONWEED

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

August, September

Exposure

Height

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant, Moist Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Juglone Tolerant, Near Native, Pollinator Attracting, Winter Interest

Vernonia lettermannii ‘Iron Butterfly’

Beautiful, threadleaf foliage on shorter plants. 2′ tall. Purple flowers. August – September. Showy seed heads add tremendous winter interest. As seen on the High Line! Full sun. Moist and drought tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies. Native to Arkansas. Zone 4.

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