Ironweed 'Iron Butterfly'
Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly'
Ironweed 'Iron Butterfly' is a perennial for focal point, mid-border, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering Aug, Sep, Oct.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 90 cm |
| Spread | 75 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 4a-9b |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 90 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 75 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 9b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Ironweed 'Iron Butterfly''s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Blanket Flower 'Arizona Sun'to edge in front
- Chokecherryfor height behind it
- Compass Plantfor height behind it
- Cup Plantfor height behind it
- Golden Alexandersto edge in front
- Lanceleaf Coreopsisto edge in front
Garden styles
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: