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VERNONIA noveboracensis
Large
Sun
Purple
Moisture retentive soil
Autumn
Pot Size
Qty
Description
Vernonia noveboracensis
Height x Spread: 200cm x 75cm
Native to North America, and also known as New York Ironweed, this perennial has tiny fluffy individual flowers that form stunning clusters of colour. In late summer and autumn the red-violet flowers appear a top the tall, sturdy stems with green lance-shaped foliage.
Often seen growing naturally alongside watercourses in USA, Ironweed flourishes in moist soils providing the situation receives sun or partial shade. A great back of the border perennial or bog garden plant.