Kansas Plant Farm Vernonia lettermannii Iron Butterfly
Best vibrant blooms for extending late season garden color.
This compact perennial offers year-round interest with its dense foliage, vibrant summer blooms, and persistent winter structure. It's remarkably adaptable to various soil and moisture conditions, requiring minimal maintenance. While it attracts pollinators, be mindful of potential rabbit browsing in the first year.
$20.00
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant late-season color and wildlife support
- Busy homeowners desiring resilient, easy-care landscape plants
- Design-conscious gardeners with limited space or seeking textural contrast
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly shady garden areas
- Enthusiasts prioritizing early spring garden interest
- Meticulous gardeners who dislike unexpected volunteer plants
Performance breakdown
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives in diverse soil types and extreme moisture fluctuations effortlessly.
Maintenance Effort
Requires almost zero intervention once established in the landscape.
Pollinator Impact
A reliable magnet for bees and butterflies throughout the summer.
Seasonal Longevity
Provides consistent visual interest from vibrant blooms through winter structure.
Growth Predictability
Maintains a compact, manageable habit ideal for structured mass plantings.
Pest Resilience
Generally robust, though young plants require protection from hungry rabbits.
Key Specs
Plant Min Zone
4b
Plant Max Zone
9b
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Water / Rainfall
Low, Average
Soil Quality
Poor, Average
Bloom Season
Summer
Flower Color
Purple
Spring Foliage Color
Green
Summer Foliage Color
Green
Evergreen Foliage
No
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