Fine textured foliage is similar to Amsonia hubrichtii on a compact well branched plant. True purple flowers attracting butterflies cover the plant in late summer. Native to Arkansas.
Product Description
VERNONIA lettermannii ‘Iron Butterfly’ – Iron Butterfly Ironweed
Fine textured foliage is similar to Amsonia hubrichtii on a compact well branched plant. True purple flowers attracting butterflies cover the plant in late summer. It can tolerate hot dry locations yet withstand periods of inundation. Native to Arkansas.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Adaptable to Most Soils
Size: Height 30-36in.
Zone: 4-9
Flower: Terminal Clusters of Purple
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Attributes: Showy, Clay Soil and Wet Soil Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Pollinators