New York Ironweed
Vernonia noveboracensis
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New York Ironweed is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 4–6 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with purple flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- 4–6 ft
- Spread
- 2–4 ft
- Bloom Time
- Fall, Late Summer
- Bloom Color
- Purple
- Garden Goals
- Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Butterfly garden; wet meadow; back border; bird garden
- Wildlife Value
- Several moths and butterflies; nectar value
New York Ironweed grows best in full sun or part shade with medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically 4–6 ft tall and 2–4 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support hummingbirds, butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Several moths and butterflies; nectar value. It is well suited to Butterfly garden, wet meadow, back border, bird garden.
Good to know: Strong purple late-season color; pairs well with goldenrods.