Vernonia noveboracensis

New York Ironweed

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple, red, white
Bloom time Late Summer to Late Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, foundation, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing