Perennials: Vernonia fasciculata
Botanical name: Vernonia fasciculata
Common name: Ironweed
also known as (Prairie Ironweed, Common Ironweed)
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at a glance
| Soil: | damp, neutral, sand |
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| Sun: | |
| Zones: | 5a thru 8b |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Category: | |
| Attributes: |
invasive, butterfly attracting |
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description for "Perennials: Vernonia fasciculata"
Ironweed is valuable for late color. A vigorous plant with small, bright flowers in clusters. In the compositae family, but the flowers are not daisy-like. Native plant.
History:
Native to wet prairies and marshes.
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