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Vernonia lettermanii ''compact form''
Ironweed
Plant Type:
SUN PERENNIALSVernonia lettermanii "compact form" – Very fine, feathery foliage reminiscent of Amsonia hubrichtii is topped by rich violet-purple flowers starting in late summer on one of the shorter growing Ironweeds. This especially compact form will be well-used set before other taller sun-loving late season bloomers. As with all Vernonia this is also a very good wildlife plant making bees and butterflies dance with joy! Ironweed is a clumping perennial. Larry Lowman selected this compact form from a colony in the Ozarks. We originally acquired this from Niche Gardens which is another fine, indendent nursery which has sadly closed its doors. Established pot grown perennial from cutting or division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Vernonia lettermanii ''compact form''
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
- Butterflies
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
Light
- Full Sun
- Mostly Sunny
Attributes
- Border
- Wildlife Garden
- Massing
- Natural Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Moderately Fast
Soil
- Draining
- Fertile
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.