New York Ironweed Vernonia noveboracensis

  • Photo by Melissa Reckner
  • Photo by Melissa Reckner
  • Photo by Melissa Reckner
  • Photo by Melissa Reckner

About This Plant

A stunning shade of purple, New York ironweed is a tall, course plant that does best in rich, moist, slightly acidic soils in full sun, although it can handle some shade. It would be a good plant for the back of a rain garden.

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