Vernonia missurica (Missouri Ironweed)
Vernonia missurica (Missouri Ironweed) is one of the best late summer butterfly plants and it its intense purple flowers are a crowd pleaser! This plant prefers wetter to normal soils and occurs naturally in mesic and wet prairies and woodland edges. Sun Exposure Prairie/Savanna Soil Conditions Wet-Mesic - Mesic Height 4'-6' Flower Color Purple/Violet Flower Time July, August, September, October Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant Sizes? Why Plant Natives? Photo: Robert H. Mohlenbrock, hosted by the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln.