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.