Vernonia arkansana

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Arkansas ironweed

Gorgeous late summer colour. Hardy strong plants covered in thistle-like pinky purple flowers. Particularly useful nectar plants for butterflies. 90 – 150 cm.

New 2026

Thank you ‘Jelitto Perennial Seed’ for the photo and the seeds.

- 9 cm pot

SKU: Categories: All Plants, New Stock, Perennials

Common names: Arkansas ironweed

The Ironweeds are particularly useful for late season colour and are very attractive to butterflies.

V. arkansana is native to the south – central United States. Upright stems with lance shaped dark green leaves though with a more sprawling habit than V. noveboracencis. Flowering starts from late summer into autumn. Flowers are thistle-like pinky purple clusters. Great plants for the back of a border and naturalistic gardens. Plants generally prefer moisture retentive soils though have some dry hardiness once established. Fan...