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Arkansas ironweed | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Arkansas ironweed

Vernonia arkansana

Genus: Vernonia
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

V. arkansana is a clump-forming perennial to 2m tall with upright stems clothed in narrow lance-shaped leaves. In autumn, loose clusters of small pinkish-purple flowers are borne on branched stems

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

AcidAlkaline

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a light, moderately fertile, moist soil preferably in full sun but will tolerate partial shade

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering and, if necessary, to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years