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Vernonia Prairie Princess

VEPP Giant Ironweed

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Tough as Iron Yet Beautiful

Vernonia Prairie Princess thrives in the rich landscape of its native United States. Each flower head boasts 10-30 fluffy florets in a captivating rosy-purple hue. Adorned with dark olive-green leaves that shimmer with a silver cast, this compact plant with a fuller habit will remain a garden focal point even in the fall. Perfectly suited as a border or background plant. True to its name, Ironweed has tough stems that withstand rain and adverse weather and improved mildew resistance, making it a reliable choice for any garden.

Plant Type Perennials

Height Medium 26-30"

Spacing Plant 30-36" apart

Bloom Time Late Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Growing Zones

4-9

Soil Type Normal, Sandy, Clay

Water Needs Low

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

Beneficial for Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies
Good for Cut Flowers
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Hot Dry Site Tolerant
Wet Site Tolerant

Botanical Name

Vernonia x 'Prairie Princess' (Pending)

Vernonia General Information

Vernonia are well-branched with prolific late season blooming to add vibrant color to the border. 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 late fall or early spring. Can be cut back by 1/2 in midsummer to control height. Will self sow.

All potted plant material is restricted from shipping to Idaho

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.