Tall Ironweed

 

Common Name	Tall Ironweed
Scientific Name	Vernonia gigantea
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Dry Upland Site, Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Full Sun
Wildlife Value	birds
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8), Basic (pH>8)
Height	3' to 8'
Bloom Time	Summer
Evergreen	No
Comments	dark purple flowers; can grow up to 10' tall