Known as the most “attractive” ironweed, this species boasts of bright, magenta flowers with a large profile. Enjoys wet to moist soil with the ability to handle periodic flooding. It will also thrive in an average garden soil. The Missouri ironweed garners its name from the tough, robust stems and rusty coloration of its seeds. The composite flowers are highly attractive to various butterfly and pollinator species

Height : 3-6 feet (90-180 cm) Spread : 2-4 feet (60-120 cm)

Bloom Period : July to August

Light : Full Sun

Water : Medium to Wet

Soil : Sand, loam, clay

Zone : 4-8

Native Habitat : Fields, wet meadows, stream banks and wooded swamps

Landscape Uses: Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, wet meadows, stream bank restoration and naturalized areas

Pollinators on Ironweed Video