Threadleaf Ironweed (Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly')

Offering late season color and attractive Amsonia hubrichtii-like foliage, this Arkansas native is a vigorous grower and tolerant of poor, rocky soils. 3’ tall fine-textured foliage is topped with small bright purple flowers in late summer. 

 

Height: 36 - in

Spacing: 30 in

Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8

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