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: | Butterflies, Birds, Bees |
| Bloom Time: | August to September |
| Fruit Timing: | Fall |
| Global and State Rank: | S5, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet, Moist |
| Soil pH: | Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Sun, Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet, Moist |