Vernonia lindheimeri (Woolly Ironweed)

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Wooly Ironweed has gray, woolly stems and leaves, and features purple or pink flowers. It is well-behaved unlike some of its cousins. It has an upright form and it is distinctive looking with its narrow leaved and vividly colored flowers. It needs good drainage.   

Wooly Ironweed is a good choice for perennial gardens, pocket prairies, meadows.


AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low
Sun exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple
Bloom time Summer
Mature height up to 2.5 ft
Attracts Butterflies, bees.
Deer resistant Yes
Notes Native bee friendly.



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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)