Ironweed is one of the boldest late-summer bloomers you can plant. With strong stems and clusters of deep purple flowers, it towers above other plants and keeps pollinators fed when …

Oct 20, 2023 · Ironweed provides nectar loved by pollinators: long-tongue bees, flies, skippers, and butterflies such as monarchs, swallowtails, and American painted ladies. It also provides a …

Ironweed is a common name given to 25 species of wildflower of the Vernonia genus that are native to North America. They are perennials that grow from 2-10′ tall in full sun, and bloom …

Ironweed is an herbaceous native perennial wildflower in the Aster family (Asteraceae) and is found in all areas of NC. It may grow 5 to 8 feet tall and prefers rich moist acidic soils but will …

Jun 24, 2025 · Ironweed has been the bane of existence for ranchers for years, but this misunderstood wildflower should be cherished and not whacked down with reckless abandon. …

4 days ago · Learn how to grow and care for ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis), a native North American perennial with stunning purple blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and other …

Jan 20, 2024 · An adaptable flowering perennial, ironweed is easy to grow in tough soils and is beloved by pollinators. Learn how to grow Vernonia now.

Sep 11, 2024 · New York ironweed (Vernonia noveborecensis) is a long-blooming, perennial plant that thrives in moist conditions. It is ideal for native plant gardens.

Vernonia noveboracensis, commonly called ironweed or New York ironweed, is a tall, coarse, upright perennial which typically occurs in the wild in moist thickets, low areas and along …

Ironweed, (genus Vernonia), genus of about 500 species of perennial plants of the aster family (Asteraceae). Small herbaceous species are distributed throughout the world, while shrubs …