Description
This selection of Ironweed has distinctive dark purple tinted narrow Amsonia like leaves. It is similar to V. lettermanii, but it grows taller (to 4′) and has purple tinted stems that terminate in large clusters of purple aster flower. Attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds it is a must have plant for the late summer/early autumn garden.
Exposure: sun
Zones: 5-9
Qt. pots