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Vernonia glauca

Upland ironweed

This upland ironweed is a little shorter than New York Ironweed. Will tolerate drier conditions. Ironweeds are a favorite of many pollinators.

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Height:

3-5 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

6-8

Bloom Color:

Purple

Vernonia glauca Characteristics

Exposure

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Attracts Wildlife

Pollinators

Soil Moisture Preference

Moist to Dry

Flowering Months

September
August

Foliage Color

Green

Interesting Notes:

For more information on this plant, visit the USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=VEGL