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Vernonia angustifolia 'Plum Peachy'
Narrow-leaf Ironweed
Plant Type:
SUN PERENNIALSVernonia angunstifolia ‘Plum Peachy’ – This Narrow-leaf Ironweed with late season dark purple flowers on openly spaced 8” forked heads is a most handsome plant. Narrow blades are dark green making for a refined Ironweed that would be at home in any perennial garden. The Narrow-leaf Ironweed is a clumping sun lover and and very good wildlife plant. Established pot grown perennial from cutting or division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Vernonia angustifolia 'Plum Peachy'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Butterflies
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
Light
- Mostly Sunny
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Border
- Grass Garden
- Natural Garden
- Wildlife Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Fertile
- Moist
Origins
- Southeastern U.S.
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.