Arkansas Ironweed Vernonia arkansana

Arkansas Ironweed
Arkansas Ironweed
Arkansas Ironweed
Arkansas Ironweed
Arkansas Ironweed
Arkansas Ironweed
Arkansas Ironweed
Arkansas Ironweed
Arkansas Ironweed
Arkansas Ironweed

ABOUT

V. arkansana is a clump-forming perennial to 2m tall with upright stems clothed in narrow lance-shaped leaves. In autumn, loose clusters of small pinkish-purple flowers are borne on branched stems

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Asteraceae

    • Common names

      Vernonia crinita

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      1.5-2.5 metres

    • Spread

      1-1.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H7

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Deadhead to prolong flowering and, if necessary, to prevent self-seeding

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Prairie Planting Wildlife Gardens

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by seed or by division

  • insectPests

    Generally pest-free

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease-free