Quantities: Individual Quart Sized Potted Plants and 38-Cell Plug Single Species Flats
Bold and regal, Ironweed rises tall with clusters of vivid purple flowers that crown strong, dark stems. Its late-summer blooms bring rich color to prairies and wetland edges, standing firm even in heavy rain or wind.
This hardy perennial thrives in moist to medium soils and full sun, pairing beautifully with goldenrods and asters. Its vibrant flowers draw monarchs, swallowtails, and countless native bees.
Identification / Key Features: Deep purple flower clusters; tall, robust stems; coarse, lance-shaped leaves.
Bloom Time: August-September
Mature Height / Size: 3–6 feet.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Light / Soil / Site Preferences: Full sun; moist to medium soils.
Wildlife Value / Ecological Role: Excellent nectar source for butterflies and pollinators.
Uses / Economic / Cultural: Dramatic accent for moist gardens and naturalized meadows.
Quantities: Individual Quart Sized Potted Plants and 38-Cell Plug Single Species Flats
Bold and regal, Ironweed rises tall with clusters of vivid purple flowers that crown strong, dark stems. Its late-summer blooms bring rich color to prairies and wetland edges, standing firm even in heavy rain or wind.
This hardy perennial thrives in moist to medium soils and full sun, pairing beautifully with goldenrods and asters. Its vibrant flowers draw monarchs, swallowtails, and countless native bees.
Identification / Key Features: Deep purple flower clusters; tall, robust stems; coarse, lance-shaped leaves.
Bloom Time: August-September
Mature Height / Size: 3–6 feet.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Light / Soil / Site Preferences: Full sun; moist to medium soils.
Wildlife Value / Ecological Role: Excellent nectar source for butterflies and pollinators.
Uses / Economic / Cultural: Dramatic accent for moist gardens and naturalized meadows.
