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Tall Ironweed
Vernonia gigantea
PerennialTall Ironweed
Vernonia gigantea
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Moist – Wet
Soil
Clay, Loam
Size
5-8'
Bloom
Magenta-Purple, Aug–Sep
Why Grow It
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Rain Garden
Thrives in wet areas & manages runoff
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Did You Know?
Named "ironweed" for its incredibly tough stems that resist breaking even in strong winds.
Can reach 6–8 feet tall — a towering presence in late-summer gardens.
Wildlife Value
🦋
Monarch Fuel
Rich nectar source for migrating Monarch butterflies in late summer
🐝
Bee Magnet
Bumblebees swarm the vivid purple flower clusters
Good Companions
🌻 Woodland Sunflower
🌾 Blue Vervain
💧 Cardinal Flower
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun in moist to average soil — great at pond or stream edges
- Space 2–3 feet apart; it gets very tall
- Pinch stems in late May to reduce height and encourage branching
Plant Details
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