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New York Ironweed

New York ironweed, Vernonia noveboracensis

Tiny, fluffy, deep purple flower heads in a 3-4 inch wide terminal cluster.



  • Flower Size: 0.25 - 0.5 inches

  • Other Names: Ironweed, Tall Ironweed

  • Plant Height: 3 - 7 feet

  • Scientific Name: Vernonia noveboracensis

  • Flower Color: Purple

  • Bloom Time: July, August, September, October

  • Petal: Many

  • Leaf: Alternate, Toothed

  • Stem: Branched, Hairy, Rough

  • Environment: Moist, Part Shade, Sun

  • Location: Crabtree Creek Greenway, Hatcher Creek Greenway, Indian Creek Greenway, Shiloh Greenway

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