Vernonia angustifolia 'Plum Peachy'
$22.00 / 1G
Narrow-Leaf Ironweed ·
Description
Vernonia angustifolia 'Plum Peachy', commonly known as Ironweed, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its fuchsia flowers during summer. It typically matures 1–4 feet tall and 1–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun through deep shade in average to occasionally dry, well-drained loamy soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Tropical and warm-temperate regions worldwide; North American species occur mainly in the eastern United States. Flowers attractive to butterflies and bees. In the landscape, it works well in border, mass planting, and meadow. It has a medium growth rate and generally requires little routine maintenance.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Vernonia lettermannii Iron Butterfly 'Plum Peachy' is valued for its ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal contribution.
| Vernonia lettermannii Iron Butterfly | |
| Ironweed | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| Tropical and warm-temperate regions worldwide; North American species occur mainly in the eastern United States | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Tropical and warm-temperate regions worldwide; North American species occur mainly in the eastern United States | |
| No |
| Full Sun | |
| 1 - 4 | |
| 1 - 3 |
| Violet | |
| Butterflies, Pollinators | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| Clump Forming |