Vernonia Gigantea "Giant ironweed"

Vernonia Gigantea "Giant Ironweed" host plant

Butterfly host for American Lady ( Vanessa Virginiensis)

Pot Size: 3 Gallon

Height: 16" to 30"

Facts about Vernonia Gigantea host plant:

Also know as Tall Ironweed, this tall skinny purplish green stem with beautiful purple flowers is a great host plant for the American Lady butterfly.

* Family: Asteraceae

* Zones: 8 to 10

* Height: up to 8 feet

* Bloom Time:  June to October

* Sun: Full sun to part shade

* Water: Medium