Arkansas Ironweed Vernonia arkansana










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
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Asteraceae
Common names
Vernonia crinita
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
1-1.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering and, if necessary, to prevent self-seeding
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Prairie Planting Wildlife Gardens
Propogation
Propagate by seed or by division
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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