Tall Ironweed
Vernonia gigantea
Tall Ironweed is a large showy plant with torch-like magenta flowers topping the tall stalks in late summer. The colorful blooms attract plenty of butterflies and other pollinators. This strongly upright plant can reach heights of 8 feet …
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| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Moist, Wet |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial |
| Height | 5' - 8' |
| Bloom Color | Pink, Purple |
| Bloom Time | Aug, Sep |
| Spacing | 2' |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Root Type | Fibrous |
| Benefits | Butterflies, Pollinators, Host Plant, Deer Resistant |
Tall Ironweed is a large showy plant with torch-like magenta flowers topping the tall stalks in late summer. The colorful blooms attract plenty of butterflies and other pollinators. This strongly upright plant can reach heights of 8 feet. It prefers moist conditions in full sun, but garden soil with consistent moisture is also well tolerated. Tall Ironweed is effective in cottage gardens, prairie gardens, moist meadows, or as a background plant in the border.
Native in the eastern half of the United States, Tall Ironweed is one of several larval host plants for Vanessa virginiensis (American Lady). It is also host to the Ironweed Borer moth.
Botanical Synonyms
Vernonia altissima
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