Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis / Vernonia fasciculata) is a tall ornamental perennial known for its rich purple blooms and upright garden presence. This live plant clump attracts butterflies, pollinators, and beneficial insects, making it ideal for rain gardens, native plant landscapes, pollinator gardens, and back borders.

The plant features dark green lance-shaped foliage and grows approximately 4–6 feet tall with a mature spread of 24–36 inches under suitable conditions. Ironweed thrives in full sun to partial shade and is deer and rabbit resistant. Its tall flowering stems add vibrant seasonal color and structure to naturalized gardens and perennial beds.

Important Note: You will receive a live starter plant clump. Photos show mature flowering plants for reference only. Actual plant size and appearance may vary and will be smaller than images shown.

• Native-style pollinator perennial
• Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects
• Mature height approximately 4–6 feet
• Mature spread approximately 24–36 inches
• Suitable for rain gardens and borders
• Full sun to partial shade
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Upright ornamental garden plant
• Decorative purple seasonal blooms
• Live perennial landscape plant

Plant Details:
Common Name: Ironweed
Scientific Name: Vernonia noveboracensis / Vernonia fasciculata
Plant Type: Flowering Perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Purple
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Moist well-draining soil
Water: Moderate watering
USDA Zone: 3–9

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.