Vernonia missurica
Know as the most “attractive” Ironweed, this species boasts of bright, magenta flowers with a large profile. Enjoys wet or moist soil with the ability to handle periodic flooding but will also thrive in an average garden soil. The Missouri Ironweed gets its name from the tough, robust stems and rusty coloration of its seeds. The composite flowers are highly attractive to various butterfly species
Missouri Ironweed
Height : 3-5 feet (90-150 cm)
Spread : 2-4 feet (60-120 cm)
Blooming Period : July to August
Light : Full Sun
Water : Medium to Wet
Soil : Sand, loam, clay
Zone : 4-8
Native Ontario Habitat : Fields, wet meadows, stream banks and wooded swamps
Landscape Uses : Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, wet meadows, stream bank restoration and naturalized areas