Species Vernonia noveboracensis | Known

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Names

Common Names: Ironweed, New York Ironweed, Tall Ironweed

Growth

Height: 60-96 inches
Spread: 24-48 inches
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate.

Appearance

Bloom Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-9
Sunlight Requirements: Ideally full sun to partial shade, with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.
Soil Type: Rich, moist, acidic, well-drained soil; textures include loamy, sandy, or clay.
Soil Drainage: Well-drained
Soil pH: 5.0-6.5 Moderately acid to acid

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Deciduous
Seasons of Interest: Summer and Fall
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Seeds, Cuttings, Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, other pollinators, and birds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: (L.) Michx.
Publication: Fl. Bor.-Amer. (Michaux) 2: 95. 1803 [19 Mar 1803]

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Vernonioideae
Tribe: Vernonieae
Genus: Vernonia

Synonyms

Vernonia rugeliana Serratula praealta Cacalia noveboracensis Serratula caroliniana Serratula noveboracensis Vernonia tomentosa Chrysocoma noveboracensis Vernonia noveboracensis var. noveboracensis Vernonia harperi Aster giganteus Vernonia noveboracensis f. noveboracensis Behen praealtum Vernonia noveboracensis Vernonia noveboracensis var. tomentosa Behen noveboracense Vernonia praealta var. praealta Vernonia tomentosa Chrysocoma tomentosa

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024