Vernonia noveboracensis - New York Ironweed felco 2 As the flowers mature they

As the flowers mature they fade to deep pink

was recently reassigned to the Hylotelephium genus

It's drought tolerant once established and attracts hummingbirds as well as butterflies and bees

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Vernonia noveboracensis - New York Ironweed felco 2 As the flowers mature theyA splendid and robust garden plant, Vernonia noveboracensis (New York Ironweed) is a tall, clump forming perennial boasting loosely branched clusters, 3 4 in. across (7 10 cm), of tiny, fluffy, intense purple, finely petaled flowers in late summer and early fall. Type: Herbaceous perennial Native Zone: 5 to 9 Height: 4. 00 to 6. 00 feet Spread: 3. 00 to 4. 00 feet Bloom Time: August to September Bloom Description: Purple Sun: Full sun Water: Medium to