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Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly'

Ironweed - Narrowleaf

'Iron Butterfly' Narrowleaf Ironweed has many bright purple star-like flowers that appear in late summer and fall. Foliage is delicate and thread-like on a compact plant. This Vernonia is very tolerant of site extremes, both dry and wet and works well in the upper areas of bio-swales. Introduced by Dr. Allan Armitage and North Creek Nurseries.  One of the native plants chosen by Piet Oudolf for the newly planted meadow garden at Delaware Botanic Gardens.

PRN Preferred:  Not only beautiful purple flowers, but also delicate unusual fine foliage.

Height 36 Inches

Spread 24 Inches

Bloom Color Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone 4

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