Upland Ironweed

Deep purple masses of densely clustered fine-petaled flowers atop tall sturdy stems from late July through September, dark green lance shaped leaves with serrated edges, drought tolerant, attracts Butterflies & native bees, host to American Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis) caterpillars. Much more drought tolerant that its better known cousin, NY Ironweed (V. noveboracensis).

3-5 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 6b-8a
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: s NJ & se PA south through the Appalachian mountains to AL & n MS. Rare in NJ, PA, DE, & MS

Germination - Easy: Cold stratify 8 weeks

Upland Ironweed Seed Packet $4.00

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