Vernonia lettermannii 'Summer Swan Song'

Also called Slim-leaf Ironweed

Masses of purple flowers above dense mounds of foliage
Fine thread-leaf light to mid-green foliage
Attractive perennial even when it is not flowering
Drought tolerant and thrives in poor, rocky soils
Bloom Time: Late August to mid-September

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
70-90 cm

SPREAD:
60-70 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best grown in an average to dry, well-drained, sandy soil, in full sun. Tolerates short periods of moisture and is drought tolerant, once established. Low maintenance perennial throughout the season.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Hummingbirds

SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Upright
Compact

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

Narrow-leaf Ironweed Summer Swan Song

Vernonia lettermannii 'Summer Swan Song'

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Characteristics & Attributes

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