Vernonia missurica - Missouri Ironweed
Vernonia missurica - Missouri Ironweed
Missouri Ironweed is a late-blooming beauty that provides nectar deep into the fall season. While it takes a few years for its vibrant flowers to make an appearance, the wait is worth it. The display of purple is stunning! Its leaves and stalks have fine hairs, adding a unique texture to your prairie. Vernonia missurica is a magnet for butterflies, adding both color and ecological significance to your outdoor space. Elevate your garden with the late-season charm and butterfly-friendly allure of Missouri Ironweed.
Size options:
-50 cell tray (each cell is 5” deep x 2.25” wide)
-Pot (each pot is 2.5” x 3.5”)
-Seed Packet (each seed packet includes approximately 250 seeds)
Growing Details
PLANTS MAY BE TRIMMED UPON ARRIVAL. We keep live plants trimmed for the health of the plant, and they may be cut before shipping. This does not harm the plant and actually makes it stronger and ready to grow for you when you receive it.
Looking to purchase 10+ trays of a single species? Contact us for wholesale pricing!
SHIPPING INFO:
We begin shipping live plants at the end of April and the first week of May depending on where you are located (weather permitting). Bulbs start shipping late July.
We ship live plants on Monday-Wednesday. Live plant orders ship in 1-2 business days unless ordered after cutoff time (7:00 AM on Wednesday) for the week, then it could take up to 3 business days. Orders received by 7:00 AM on Wednesday will ship the following Monday or Tuesday to make sure your plants aren't in transit longer than they should be. Delivery for all orders from carrier takes about 1-5 days. We ship all other products Monday-Friday.