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Vernonia baldwinii, commonly known as western ironweed or Baldwin's ironweed, is a perennial that is native to the central United States. It is tall, branched, and is up to 1.2m, 4' in height, sometimes taller. The flowers are showy and measure 30 cm (1 ft) or more across. The common name "western ironweed" is derived from the range of the plant, the western United States, and derived from the toughness of the stem and roots of the plant. It grows in dry soil in prairies, pastures, open grounds, and woods, ranging from Iowa to Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas. The flowers bloom in the summer, from May to September, attracting bees, butterflies, and other insects. American goldfinches and other birds eat the seeds.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Height: 1.2m, 4'
Seeds per packet: 100
Description
Vernonia baldwinii, commonly known as western ironweed or Baldwin's ironweed, is a perennial that is native to the central United States. It is tall, branched, and is up to 1.2m, 4' in height, sometimes taller. The flowers are showy and measure 30 cm (1 ft) or more across. The common name "western ironweed" is derived from the range of the plant, the western United States, and derived from the toughness of the stem and roots of the plant. It grows in dry soil in prairies, pastures, open grounds, and woods, ranging from Iowa to Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas. The flowers bloom in the summer, from May to September, attracting bees, butterflies, and other insects. American goldfinches and other birds eat the seeds.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Height: 1.2m, 4'
Seeds per packet: 100
