'Prairie Princess' Ironweed Vernonia hybrid

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  • 'Prairie Princess' - Ironweed - Vernonia hybrid
  • Close-up: Vernonia Prairie Princess
  • Landscape: Vernonia Prairie Princess
Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Fall
Mature Size
Height: 2'2" - 2'6"
Spread: 2'6" - 3'
New Plant

This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 9

Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

What is my hardiness Zone?

NORTH BAY, ONTARIO 

ZONE 4

  • FEATURES

    North American native perennial and late season pollinator favorite. Rosy purple flowers in over dark, mildew resistant foliage. Deer and rabbit resistant.

    Foliage Interest
    Fall Interest
    Heat Tolerant
    Drought Tolerant
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Rabbits
    Native to North America

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Garden Height: 
    26 - 30 Inches66cm - 76cm
    Spacing: 
    30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cm
    Spread: 
    30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Purple
    Flower Shade: 
    Rosy purple
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Dark olive green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    PLANT NEEDS

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Summer
    Early Fall
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Low
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Fertile Soil
    Poor Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Alkaline Soil
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Cut Flower
    Dried Flower
    Landscape
    Mass Planting
    Maintenance Notes: 

    Easy to grow. Prefers well-drained soil. Too much shade can cause stretching of the stems. Provide good airflow to reduce chance of mildew.

    'Prairie Princess' Vernonia hybrid USPP 36,918, Can PBRAF
    PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS 
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