Vernonia missurica, Ironweed drought-tolerant In a recent winter

In a recent winter

Mature size: 6-8 ft T x 8-10 ft W

It's marvelous on a bank and a favorite selection year after year

This shrub is more dense than the species but also gracefully arching

Vernonia missurica, Ironweed drought-tolerant In a recent winterDense, fluffy, magenta purple flowers emerge right before our asters to welcome in the fall. The saturated purple is incredible in the orange evening light of western late summer. Performs beautifully as a backdrop for goldenrods (Solidago), Echinacea, and Lobelias. It does self sow, so remove flower heads before seeds develop if you want to limit its territory. Native to moist open areas of the Midwest, it tolerates periodic flooding. The more moist