Vernonia noveboracensis (New York Ironweed) Pot Size:2 gal delicate leaves emerge deep crimson

delicate leaves emerge deep crimson

clump forming foliage adds great texture to the partially shaded garden both before and after the flowers

pink flowers that bloom in early spring

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Vernonia noveboracensis (New York Ironweed) Pot Size:2 gal delicate leaves emerge deep crimsonNew York Ironweed is a bold, upright native perennial with sturdy stems and narrow, dark green foliage. In late summer, it puts on a vibrant display of deep purple, aster like blooms that create a fluffy, cloud like effect. A magnet for butterflies and other pollinators, its nectar and pollen rich flowers support a wide variety of beneficial insects. This vigorous grower is both deer and disease resistant, thriving in full sun and adaptable to a range