Vernonia fasciculata
Full to part sun
Medium wet soil
6 feet tall
Bloom time July to August
Bloom color purple
Pot Size: 3.5" W x 3.5" L x 5" D
$5.00
Ironweed, Common
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Our Experience
We have grown this species of Ironweed (Vernonia) in our habitat for years but recently noticed this year that it has not done well due to being sun blocked by its much taller relative Vernonia gigantea (Giant Ironweed) and has been struggled to thrive. We’ll be planting new plants where they will be exposed to more sunlight.
Like other members of this species, once established it requires little to no care and thrives on neglect. Obviously it does like to receive a lot of sun.
Photo Credit
Photo credit:
“Common Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata)” by Joshua Mayer under license CC BY-SA 2.0
Keystone Species by the Numbers
The numbers provided indicate how many species of Lepidoptera caterpillars use the plant as a host, or how many pollen specialist bees rely on the plant. Information obtained from Garden for Wildlife published by the National Wildlife Federation. Scroll down the page to load more entries.
| Common Name | Genus | Lepidoptera Species | Specialist Bee Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aster, Aromatic | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Calico | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, New England | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Short’s | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Sky Blue | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
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