Vernonia Species, Texas Ironweed

Vernoniatexana

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vernonia (ver-NON-ee-uh)
Species
texana (tek-SAY-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Merryville, Louisiana

Longview, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

Trinity, Texas

Willis, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Spring, TX | September 2021 | positive

We found the Texas Ironweed growing on our ranch NE Walker County, Texas...reaped seeds and now growing it on my greenhouse..beautiful plant..

V
Willis, TX | July 2017 | positive

Just found this beautiful plant on my property in Willis, TX that is in Sam Houston National Forest. Was able to identity it as Texas Ironweed.

J
J
Longview, TX | August 2011 | positive

This plant is native to east Texas. It's not a tall plant-only a couple of feet tall but it is covered with blooms when it does bloom.

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