Serradula baldwinii, Vernonia baldwinii
WESTERN IRONWEED.
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Vernonia baldwinii, commonly known as western ironweed or Baldwin's ironweed, is a perennial that is native to the central United States. It is tall, branched, and is up to 1.2m, 4' in height, sometimes taller. The flowers are showy and measure 30 cm (1 ft) or more across. The common name "western ironweed" is derived from the range of the plant, the western United States, and derived from the toughness of the stem and roots of the plant. It grows in dry soil in prairies, pastures, open grounds, and woods, ranging from Iowa to Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas. The flowers bloom in the summer, from May to September, attracting bees, butterflies, and other insects. American goldfinches and other birds eat the seeds.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Height: 1.2m, 4'
Seeds per packet: 25
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification they are then brought back to room temperature 20-22°C (68-72°F) for them to germinate. Germination is irregular over a long period of time, generally 60-90 days, but some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Serradula baldwinii, Vernonia baldwinii
WESTERN IRONWEED.
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Vernonia baldwinii, commonly known as western ironweed or Baldwin's ironweed, is a perennial that is native to the central United States. It is tall, branched, and is up to 1.2m, 4' in height, sometimes taller. The flowers are showy and measure 30 cm (1 ft) or more across. The common name "western ironweed" is derived from the range of the plant, the western United States, and derived from the toughness of the stem and roots of the plant. It grows in dry soil in prairies, pastures, open grounds, and woods, ranging from Iowa to Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas. The flowers bloom in the summer, from May to September, attracting bees, butterflies, and other insects. American goldfinches and other birds eat the seeds.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Height: 1.2m, 4'
Seeds per packet: 25
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification they are then brought back to room temperature 20-22°C (68-72°F) for them to germinate. Germination is irregular over a long period of time, generally 60-90 days, but some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.