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Typical inventory plug USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 15 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

Vernonia noveborecensis

New York ironweed

Commonly found in old fields and wet meadows, Vernonia noveborecensis tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers ones that are moist and rich. Great with eupatorium, this species features numerous small, fluffy purple flowers. Brings the butterflies in droves!

 


Height:

4-8 ft

Spread:

3-4 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

5-8

Bloom Color:

Purple

Vernonia noveborecensis Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Sun to Partial Shade

Critter Resistance

  • Deer Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

  • Butterflies
  • Pollinators

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Wet

Attributes

  • Naturalizing
  • Clay Soil

Flowering Months

  • August
  • July

Foliage Color

  • Green

Interesting Notes:

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