Magenta flowers in a large, loose cluster at the end of the stem. Each flower head has 13-30 flowers. The leaves are up to 12 inches long, and are rough-hairy underneath.
- Scientific Name: Vernonia gigantea
- Other Names: Tall Ironweed, Common Ironweed
- Plant Height: 3 -12 feet
- Flower Size: 0.75 inch
- Flower Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: August, September, October
- Petal: Other
- Leaf: Alternate, Toothed
- Stem: Hairy
- Environment: Moist, Part Shade, Sun, Wet
- Location: Hatcher Creek Greenway