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'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.
Height36 Inches |
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Spread24 Inches |
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Bloom ColorPink |
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USDA Hardiness Zone4 |
Qty Avail | Description | Future Crop | Future Crop Ready Date |
229 | Vernonia lettermannii Iron Butterfly #2 (purple) | 200_(450) | late June_(September) |
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