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Ironweed, Common

Ironweed, Common

$10.25
$10.25
Growing Zones: 3-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 48"+
Spacing: 24-48"
Bloom Color: Purple
Shipped Pot Size: 3.25"
Availability: Spring 2026
  • NON-GMO
  • Chimical free
  • 100% Guarantee
  • Medicinal
  • Deer Resistant
  • Container
  • Pollinator
  • Cut
  • Butterfly
  • Drought
  • Native
  • Rare

  • Common Ironweed Plants for Sale

    Vernonia fasciculata

    A Bold, Late-Season Pollinator Magnet

    Bring drama, color, and life to your garden when most other flowers are starting to fade. Common Ironweed is a tough, eye-catching perennial that bursts into rich, royal-purple blooms from late summer into fall—just when your garden needs a second act.

    Tall, upright stems topped with clusters of vivid flowers create a striking vertical accent in borders, meadows, and naturalized plantings. True to its name, Common Ironweed is remarkably sturdy and resilient, standing strong through summer heat, wind, and late-season storms without flopping.

    Common Ironweed pairs beautifully with goldenrods, asters, Joe Pye weed, and ornamental grasses, creating a vibrant late-season tapestry. Plant in groups for the best visual impact and to create a true pollinator destination.

    If you’re looking for a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that delivers bold color and supports wildlife when many plants are winding down, Common Ironweed is a standout choice.

     

  • 🌱 Growing Tips for Common Ironweed

    Give your Common Ironweed a good start, and it will reward you with years of bold, purple blooms and busy pollinators!

    🌞 Light Requirements

    • Plant in full sun for the best flowering.
    • It will tolerate light shade, but blooms may be fewer.

    🌿 Soil & Location

    • Loves moist, rich soil and does especially well in low spots, rain gardens, or near water features.
    • Tolerates clay and heavier soils better than many perennials.
    • Avoid very dry, sandy spots if possible.

    💧 Watering

    • Keep soil consistently moist the first growing season while roots establish.
    • Once established, it can handle short dry spells, but will look its best with regular watering, especially during hot, dry weather.

    📏 Spacing & Size

    • Space plants 18–24 inches apart to give them room to grow.
    • Expect mature plants to reach 4–6 feet tall and around 2–3 feet wide.

    🌸 Care & Maintenance

    • No need to pamper—this is a tough, low-maintenance native perennial.
    • You can cut stems back in late fall or early spring to make way for fresh growth.
    • If plants get taller than you like, you can pinch or lightly cut back in early summer to encourage bushier growth.

    🐝 Pollinator Paradise

    • Common Ironweed is a magnet for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.
    • Plant in groups or mix with asters, goldenrod, and grasses to create a vibrant late-season pollinator garden.

    🧊 Winter & Hardiness

    • Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8.
    • Foliage will die back in winter—this is normal. New growth will emerge in spring.

    Follow these simple tips and your Common Ironweed will become a bold, reliable star in your garden for years to come. 💜

  • 🌼 How to Use Common Ironweed in Your Garden

    🌾 Create a Wildflower Meadow Look

    Plant in small groups or drifts to bring a natural, meadow-style feel to your garden. Mix with asters, goldenrod, Joe Pye weed, and ornamental grasses for a buzzing, colorful late-season display.

    🌈 Add Late-Season Color

    Use Common Ironweed at the back of borders or along fences where its tall, purple blooms can shine when many other flowers are fading.

    💧 Perfect for Rain Gardens & Low Spots

    This plant loves moisture, making it ideal for rain gardens, swales, or naturally damp areas where other perennials may struggle.

    🐝 Build a Pollinator Haven

    Common Ironweed is a magnet for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Plant near patios, paths, or seating areas so you can enjoy the pollinator activity up close.

    🏡 Naturalize Around Ponds & Streams

    Use along pond edges, ditches, or stream banks to stabilize soil and create a beautiful, wildlife-friendly buffer.

    ✂️ Great for Cut Flowers

    Cut the tall stems and bring the vibrant purple blooms indoors. They add height, color, and a wildflower touch to fresh arrangements.

    🌿 Anchor Native & Wildlife Gardens

    Combine with other native perennials to support local ecosystems and provide reliable nectar and habitat for insects and birds.

    With its bold height, rich purple flowers, and pollinator appeal, Common Ironweed is a versatile star in any wildlife-friendly, naturalistic garden. 💜

Description

Common Ironweed Plants for Sale

Vernonia fasciculata

A Bold, Late-Season Pollinator Magnet

Bring drama, color, and life to your garden when most other flowers are starting to fade. Common Ironweed is a tough, eye-catching perennial that bursts into rich, royal-purple blooms from late summer into fall—just when your garden needs a second act.

Tall, upright stems topped with clusters of vivid flowers create a striking vertical accent in borders, meadows, and naturalized plantings. True to its name, Common Ironweed is remarkably sturdy and resilient, standing strong through summer heat, wind, and late-season storms without flopping.

Common Ironweed pairs beautifully with goldenrods, asters, Joe Pye weed, and ornamental grasses, creating a vibrant late-season tapestry. Plant in groups for the best visual impact and to create a true pollinator destination.

If you’re looking for a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that delivers bold color and supports wildlife when many plants are winding down, Common Ironweed is a standout choice.

 

Growing Tips

🌱 Growing Tips for Common Ironweed

Give your Common Ironweed a good start, and it will reward you with years of bold, purple blooms and busy pollinators!

🌞 Light Requirements

  • Plant in full sun for the best flowering.
  • It will tolerate light shade, but blooms may be fewer.

🌿 Soil & Location

  • Loves moist, rich soil and does especially well in low spots, rain gardens, or near water features.
  • Tolerates clay and heavier soils better than many perennials.
  • Avoid very dry, sandy spots if possible.

💧 Watering

  • Keep soil consistently moist the first growing season while roots establish.
  • Once established, it can handle short dry spells, but will look its best with regular watering, especially during hot, dry weather.

📏 Spacing & Size

  • Space plants 18–24 inches apart to give them room to grow.
  • Expect mature plants to reach 4–6 feet tall and around 2–3 feet wide.

🌸 Care & Maintenance

  • No need to pamper—this is a tough, low-maintenance native perennial.
  • You can cut stems back in late fall or early spring to make way for fresh growth.
  • If plants get taller than you like, you can pinch or lightly cut back in early summer to encourage bushier growth.

🐝 Pollinator Paradise

  • Common Ironweed is a magnet for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.
  • Plant in groups or mix with asters, goldenrod, and grasses to create a vibrant late-season pollinator garden.

🧊 Winter & Hardiness

  • Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8.
  • Foliage will die back in winter—this is normal. New growth will emerge in spring.

Follow these simple tips and your Common Ironweed will become a bold, reliable star in your garden for years to come. 💜

Use Them!

🌼 How to Use Common Ironweed in Your Garden

🌾 Create a Wildflower Meadow Look

Plant in small groups or drifts to bring a natural, meadow-style feel to your garden. Mix with asters, goldenrod, Joe Pye weed, and ornamental grasses for a buzzing, colorful late-season display.

🌈 Add Late-Season Color

Use Common Ironweed at the back of borders or along fences where its tall, purple blooms can shine when many other flowers are fading.

💧 Perfect for Rain Gardens & Low Spots

This plant loves moisture, making it ideal for rain gardens, swales, or naturally damp areas where other perennials may struggle.

🐝 Build a Pollinator Haven

Common Ironweed is a magnet for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Plant near patios, paths, or seating areas so you can enjoy the pollinator activity up close.

🏡 Naturalize Around Ponds & Streams

Use along pond edges, ditches, or stream banks to stabilize soil and create a beautiful, wildlife-friendly buffer.

✂️ Great for Cut Flowers

Cut the tall stems and bring the vibrant purple blooms indoors. They add height, color, and a wildflower touch to fresh arrangements.

🌿 Anchor Native & Wildlife Gardens

Combine with other native perennials to support local ecosystems and provide reliable nectar and habitat for insects and birds.

With its bold height, rich purple flowers, and pollinator appeal, Common Ironweed is a versatile star in any wildlife-friendly, naturalistic garden. 💜
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