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Botanical Name |
Vernonia lettermanii ‘Iron Butterflies’ |
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Common Name |
Ironweed |
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Type |
Perennial |
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Exposure |
Sun |
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Size for Description |
30 to 36 In. |
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Bloom Time |
Late Summer |
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Flower Color |
Purple |
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Fruit |
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Foliage |
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Bark |
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Fall Color |
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Growth Rate |
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Butterflies |
yes |
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Hummingbirds |
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Deer Resistant |
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Drought Tolerant |
yes |
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Moisture Lover |
yes |
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Native |
yes |
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Walnut Tolerant |
yes |
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Wet Areas |
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Fragrant |
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Groundcover |
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Comment |
A vigorous, compact plant with very fine foliage |
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Care |
Cut to ground in late fall or spring |
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