Vernonia missurica, Ironweed drought-tolerant Group 3 – Flowers only

Group 3 – Flowers only on new wood

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

especially in the afternoon

and leathery dark green leaves on rusty red stems are very handsome together on this self-clinging vine

Vernonia missurica, Ironweed drought-tolerant Group 3 – Flowers onlyDense, 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