Serradula missurica, Vernonia missurica
MISSOURI IRONWEED
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Vernonia missurica, the Missouri ironweed, is a species of magenta-flowered perennial plant native to the central and east central United States. The plant is 90-150 cm (3-5 ft) in height and 90-120 cm (3-4 ft) in width, and in some cases can exceed up to 180 cm (6 ft). The flowers of Vernonia missurica bloom in July and August and are magenta with reddish-brown bracts. Vernonia missurica has a central stout stem that is covered with white hairs.
Vernonia missurica is native to the central and east central United States namely Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. The species grows in river bottom woods, wet prairies, fens, and sedge meadows.
Vernonia missurica is visited by many pollinators including long-tongued bees, butterflies, and skippers.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Height: 3-6', 90-180cm
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
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.
Serradula missurica, Vernonia missurica
MISSOURI IRONWEED
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Vernonia missurica, the Missouri ironweed, is a species of magenta-flowered perennial plant native to the central and east central United States. The plant is 90-150 cm (3-5 ft) in height and 90-120 cm (3-4 ft) in width, and in some cases can exceed up to 180 cm (6 ft). The flowers of Vernonia missurica bloom in July and August and are magenta with reddish-brown bracts. Vernonia missurica has a central stout stem that is covered with white hairs.
Vernonia missurica is native to the central and east central United States namely Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. The species grows in river bottom woods, wet prairies, fens, and sedge meadows.
Vernonia missurica is visited by many pollinators including long-tongued bees, butterflies, and skippers.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Height: 3-6', 90-180cm
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
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.