Common Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata)

Common Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata) | $9.99 | 4-inch pot🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to North America (Great Plains) • USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 • Height: 2-4 feet • Spread: 1.5-3 feet🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid to late summer • Colors: Deep purple • Flower Type: Fluffy clustered disk flowers • Bloom Period: July-September☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Medium to high (tolerates moist soil) • Soil: Moist, rich loam; adaptable • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Seeds for songbirds • Native Bees: Special value (Xerces-listed) • Butterflies: Nectar + host for American Painted Lady • Beneficial Insects: Valuable late-season nectar🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old stems; divide if crowded • Summer: Water during dry spells • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds & winter interest • Winter: Dormant; leave stems standing🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Blanketflower Blazing Star (Liatris) Purple Coneflower Native grasses ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Brilliant purple late-season color • Magnet for butterflies & bees • Thrives in moist / rain-garden spots • Tall vertical accent • Deer resistant