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Vernonia noveboracensis

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Vernonia noveboracensis (New York ironweed) bears showy blooms during late summer to mid fall. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Vernonia noveboracensis has a natural resistance to deer. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Be advised that Vernonia noveboracensis (New York ironweed) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.