‘Iron Butterfly’ is a vigorous Ironweed cultivar selected for its compact, densely mounding habit and showy, long-lasting display of purple blooms.
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A showy selection of Letterman’s Ironweed, a native wildflower from Arkansas. This densely branched perennial has bright green, finely textured foliage and bright violet-purple flowers in late summer. Attracts butterflies and bees galore. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
| Dimensions | 2-3 × 2-3 in |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Vernonia lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly' |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width | 2-3' |
| Deer Resistance | Y |
| Attracts Pollinators | N |
| Photo Credit | NET PS |
A striking variety producing soft green leaves with contrasting deep purple veins and light silvering; dainty pink bell flowers in early to mid-summer; a vigorous grower for sun or shade
Glowing, bright red flowers with dark red cones, produced on strong, well branched stems; attracts pollinators and feeds the birds in winter; use in naturalized areas with other native plants
A remarkable variety with eye catching color; strong and bushy habit that is ideal for sunny borders and mixed containers; large and fragrant flowers have striking coral petals with orange tips, surrounding a copper cone; deadhead spent blooms
Scarlet Flame Moss Phlox is smothered in stunning lightly-scented scarlet star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late spring. Its tiny needle-like leaves remain green in color throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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