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Vernonia gigantea
Giant Ironweed
Description
Vernonia gigantea, or Giant Ironweed, is a 6-8 foot tall, tough perennial with large lance-shaped leaves with panicles of rich purple blooms appearing in mid to late summer. Giant Ironweed prefers full to part sun in moist to wet soils. Ironweeds readily self-sow and provide nectar to butterflies. The perennial is often used in screenings, large borders and naturalizing in meadows.
Vernonia gigantea is also known as Tall Ironweed.
Culture details
| Benefits | Meadow Classic, Monarch Favorite, Pollinator Friendly, Rain Garden |
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| Spacing | 24" |