Missouri Ironweed, Vernonia missurica

Light requirements: Full sun

Soil conditions: Dry to Medium

Height: 4'-6'

Bloom colour: Purple

Bloom time: August-September

Notes: One of the more attractive and showiest Ironweeds, with large bright purple flowers. Host plant for the Painted Lady Butterfly.

Companion plants: Joe-Pye Weed, Grey-headed coneflower, Big Bluestem