Vernonia noveboracensis
New York Ironweed
Description:
Great butterfly attractor with numerous tiny, fluffy, deep purple flowers in loose clusters atop stiff, leafy stems. Tolerates a wide range of soils, prefers medium to wet soils. 4 to 8 feet tall. Full sun to partial shade.
Plant Overview:
| Plant Family: | Asteraceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | August to September |
| Fruit Timing: | Fall |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |