Vernonia gigantea, also known as giant ironweed, or tall ironweed, is a species of perennial plant found in United States and Canada. The plant is native to the eastern United States, north to New York state and Ontario, and southwest to Texas. The plants are up to 2.1 metres, 7' tall. The flowers open from July to September and are purple in colour. The plants can be found growing in moist soils along roadsides, and are common in meadows and open woodlands. Ironweed are very attractive to many pollinators!

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-9

Height: 5', 150cm

Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.