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Vernonia lettermanii Iron Butterfly

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Type: Perennials
Height: Medium 30-36" (Plant 3' apart)
Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 4-9   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy
Flower / Accent: Purple / Purple
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep
Fine textured foliage like Amsonia, with long needles from a central stem. Magenta purple flower clusters dance above the foliage in late summer. A super 'texture' plant for the border; the flowers are a favorite nectar source for butterflies. Very tolerant of poor dry soil conditions.

Features to Note:

  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Humidity Tolerant
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • OK in Containers
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Vernonia General Information:

Vernonia are well-branched with prolific late season blooming to add vibrant color to the border. Iron Butterfly comes from Dr. Allan Armitage's trials at the University of Georgia. Drought tolerant, full sun plant is a butterfly magnet.

Vernonia Plant Care:

Prefers humus-rich soil with good drainage but will tolerate a variety of soils, even dry and rocky ones. Can tolerate brief periods of flooding. Can be divided and transplanted when winter dormant (mid December to early February). Can be cut back by 1/2 in midsummer to control height. Will self sow.

$9.95 ea.
(3+) $9.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: VEIB