This brilliant purple, late summer -early fall flowering perennial can reach a height of 5-7’. It thrives in full sun and prefers moist well drained soils, however it can tolerate dryer soil conditions. This is a great companion plant for Giant Sunflower or Stiff Goldenrod.
Height: 5-7’
Color: Purple
Conditions: Full sun, moist soil
Flowering: Late summer/early fall

Ironweed
Vernonia gigantea
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