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Vernonia crinita
Arkansas Ironweed
Plant Type:
SUN PERENNIALSVernonia crinita (syn. Vernonia crinita) – This large growing form, the Arkansas Ironweed with acutely raised narrow foliage at about a 45 degree angle is topped with large branched pedicels sporting wonderful dark purple clustered mops in mid to late summer. The Arkansas Ironweed is a clumping perennial and a great wildlife plant. Established pot grown perennial from cutting or division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Vernonia crinita
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Summer
Nature Attraction
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
- Butterflies
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Full Sun
- Mostly Sunny
Attributes
- Border
- Wildlife Garden
- Specimen
- Natural Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Fertile
- Adaptable
Origins
- Eastern North America
Propagated By
- Division
Genus Overview: Vernonia
Common Name: Ironweed
These are the Ironweeds with large heads of deep dark violet-purple flowers mid to late season depending upon the species. They are very good wildlife plants as bees and butterflies are drawn to them. We have seen as many as four species of butterflies at one time on a single stand in the late summer. All prefer moist to draining fertile soil in plentiful sun where they will reward you year after year with their welcome displays. They look terrific with other late blooming perennials such as goldenrods, Joe-pye weeds, perennial sunflowers and ornamental grasses. All are pot grown by division.