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Ironweed

Vernonia × peralta

Ironweed (Vernonia × peralta) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Blooms Jun–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
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Group
perennial
Native range
Native to AR, LA, MO
USDA hardiness
Zones 5a–10a
Mature size
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Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Jun–Oct
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Ironweed (Vernonia × peralta) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Blooms Jun–Oct.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, ironweed pairs naturally with: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa).

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