Vernonia lettermanii, commonly called ironweed or Letterman's ironweed, is a low mounding perennial wildflower with narrow fine textured foliage. In late summer plants are covered by small clusters of royal purple disc florets. Butterflies and other pollinators flock to the florets. This species thrives in dry open woods or in sunny gardens with average well drained soil.
Height: 2 - 3'
Spread: 2 - 3'
Spacing: 2 - 3'
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooms: Early Summer to Fall