Vernonia fasciculata

Common Ironweed

Aster-like purple flowers that attracts butterflies, bees and parasitic wasps; attractive clean foliage. Prefers moist soils, but tolerant of variable soils, including clay. Holds tufted seed heads well into winter, providing food for birds.

  • Height: 3' – 4'
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: July, August
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Rain Garden Sun
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Mesic Prairie
    • Wetland
  • Flower Color

    • Purple
  • Flower Hue

    • Dark
  • Flower Type

    • Corymb
  • Flower Height

    • 3' to 4'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Coarse
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1/2"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Fast
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg