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Vernonia crinita 'Purple Bowl'

Family Compositae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Spread 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Vernonia crinita 'Purple Bowl' (ironweed) bears faded purple blossoms during late summer to mid autumn. The foliage is deep green in colour. A specimen plant, Vernonia crinita 'Purple Bowl' (ironweed) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Vernonia crinita 'Purple Bowl' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer.