New York Ironweed

Vernonia noveboracensis

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Bloom Time: Aug - Sep

Height: 48-72 inches

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Conditions: Average well-drained soil, Tolerates periodic moisture

Flower Color: Purple

Special Characteristics:

Shrub-like perennial
Deep nice green foliage with clusters of purple flowers at the end of summer
Great structure
Nice rust colored seedheads provide winter interest
Cut back stems to ground in spring
It gets its 'ironwood' name due to the tough stems and iron/rusty color of fading flowers and seedheads
Deer tolerant