This towering perennial is crowned with clusters of brilliant purple flowers. The size can be kept in check by a mid-spring pruning.
Latin Name
Vernonia noveboracensis
Family
Asteraceae
Also Known As
Vein-leaf Hawkweed
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
August - October
Seasons
Summer
Fall
Specifications
Max Height: 6'
Max Spread: 3'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Butterflies
Colors
Native Range
Eastern United States
History
John Bartram of Philadelphia offered New York Ironweed for sale in his catalog between 1771 and 1809.
Other Details
Pollinator
Sold at Mount Vernon
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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