Vernonia 'Summer's Surrender'

‘Summer’s Surrender’ is no shrinking-violet perennial, as it matures into a robust yet uniform and dense broad mound. With excellent resistance to both powdery mildew and rust, the foliage remains clean and attractive all summer and fall. The olive green leaves grow to 5 inches long and half an inch wide. Dark purple florets are packed into nearly 1-inch-wide flower heads, which are borne in profusion on airy inflorescences from early September to early October. Bloom Time Late summer to fall Size 48" tall by 74" wide Hardiness Zone 4-9 Light Full sun Soil Adaptable to many garden soils. Moisture Can withstand wet and dry soils. Disease & Pests Highly resistant to powdery mildew and rust.