Vernonia gigantea
Tall Ironweed

• This native perennial can grow 7 feet tall.

• It’s topped with delicate purple flowers in fall that are a favorite of butterflies and other pollinators.

• It thrives in sun or part shade and is highly adaptable.

• Drought tolerant and deer resistant. 

• Horticulturist’s Notes: Prune stems down to half height in late spring to create shorter, more manageable plants.