Vernonia ‘Summer’s End’ PP33602

Vernonia 'Summer's End' PP33602

Ironweed-Narrowleaf

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Vernonia 'Summer's End' PP33602

Ironweed-Narrowleaf

The best yet to come from Dr. Jim Ault and the Chicago Botanic Garden! Blooming earlier and intermediate in height between his previous two introductions, 'Summer's Surrender' and 'Summer's Swan Song', this uniform selection forms a dense, upright mound. Abundant, deep purple flowers appear on strong stems atop the rust and powdery mildew resistant foliage.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 9
  • Height: 42"
  • Spread: 42"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Purple Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Nativar
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 9
  • Height: 42"
  • Spread: 42"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Purple Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Nativar
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Low
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes