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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

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Vernonia noveboracensisVernonia noveboracensis

Ironweed, N.Y. Ironweed, New York Ironweed

In Stock: 0.073 lb (Total:0.134lb)

Vernonia noveboracensis

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0.07 lb PA

0.06 lb VA

Details

Germination:

83%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

96%

Seeds per lb:

204,845

Quantity:

0.07 lb

Collected in:

Pennsylvania

Crop year:

1995

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1533

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native

Introduced

Vernonia noveboracensis, commonly known as New York Ironweed, is a striking perennial that's sure to enhance any landscape. Standing tall at about 4-6 feet, this herbaceous beauty hails from the eastern United States and thrives in moist thickets and streambanks from Massachusetts to Mississippi. Adorned with vibrant deep purple blooms from late summer into fall, this ironweed adds a stunning splash of color to gardens and naturalized areas. Its sturdy stems and lance-shaped, serrated leaves provide a lush backdrop for its showy flowers. Adaptable to a variety of soil types, it prefers rich, slightly acidic conditions and boasts impressive tolerance to wet, clay soils and deer.

Ideal for garden borders, wildflower displays, or rain gardens, Vernonia noveboracensis is a pollinator magnet, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Beyond its ecological benefits, it's particularly low-maintenance, requiring minimal care to flourish. With its ability to self-seed, cut back blooms before seeding to manage spread. As an accent or a dense grouping, New York Ironweed offers a resilient and hardy addition to USDA Zones 5-9. Embrace this iron-like beauty in your space and watch it transform your garden into a lively, colorful sanctuary.