Vernonia gigantea (Giant ironweed)

Other names: Vernonia altissima

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Best in light, moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Flowers attract butterflies. Tends to self-seed readily. Tolerates periodic flooding.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife, Prairie planting, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright

Native to

Eastern United States

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back in late spring to create a more compact habit. Tends to self-seed readily. Deadhead regularly to prevent unwanted seedlings.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Self-seeds readily. Deadhead to prevent unwanted seedlings.

Pests

Slugs

Diseases

Generally disease free

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