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Vernonia giganteaVernonia gigantea

Giant Ironweed, Tall Ironweed

In Stock: 0.994 lb (Total:0.994lb)

Vernonia gigantea

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Germination:

85%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

95%

Seeds per lb:

431,300

Quantity:

0.99 lb

Collected in:

Pennsylvania

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

6

Item ID:

1830577

Characteristics

Growing Info

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

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil. Cover to keep light out. Remove cover after germination.

Looking for a stunning perennial plant to add to your garden? Look no further than Vernonia gigantea, also known as Giant Ironweed or Tall Ironweed. This plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and can be found in the United States and Canada. Growing up to 7 feet tall, it showcases striking purple blooms from July to September against dark green leaves with serrated edges. It thrives in moist soils by the roadsides and is a common sight in meadows and open woodlands. Its seeds are wind-dispersed, and this self-incompatible plant boasts substantial ecotypic variation which may explain its wide distribution. Bring home Vernonia gigantea to add a touch of natural beauty to your landscape.