Woolly Ironweed
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Woolly Ironweed

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Vernonia lindheimeri Woolly Ironweed is a hardy herbaceous perennial native to open hillsides, roadsides,an and fields in central to north Texas and northern Mexico. Deep pink-purple flowers bloom atop upright stems of long, thin, silver foliage. A favorite nectar source for many butterflies and attracts skippers and native bees. Perfect addition to pocket prairies and pollinator gardens. Can be used as a cut flower to enhance floral arrangements. This amazing plant flourishes in tough conditions, earning its common name due to its iron-like durability and striking seed clusters that resemble rust. Thrives in dry caliche, clay, clay loam, medium loam, and sandy loam. Deer and rabbits resistant. BONAP MAP Height: 2'-3'Spread: 1.5’-3'Bloom: June-SeptemberLight: Full SunWater: LowZone: 6-10Origin: Texas, Mexico

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