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Vernonia glauca

UPLAND IRONWEED

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

July, August, September

Exposure

Height

3 – 4', 4 – 6'

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant, Moist Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Near Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable, Winter Interest

Vernonia glauca

Clusters of deep purple flowers. July- Sept. Robust clumping perennial. 3 – 5′ tall. Full sun – light shade. Well-drained soil. Widely adaptable to soil moisture thriving in dry to moist soils. Showy seed heads add winter interest. Attracts pollinators. Combines well with native grasses and Heliopsis. Eastern U.S. native. Zone 6.

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