Vernonia ‘Summer’s Surrender’ PP28475

Vernonia 'Summer's Surrender' PP28475

Ironweed-Narrowleaf

Photo Credit: Chicago Botanic Garden

Photo Credit: Chicago Botanic Garden

Photo Credit: Chicago Botanic Garden

Photo Credit: Chicago Botanic Garden


Vernonia 'Summer's Surrender' PP28475

Ironweed-Narrowleaf

The largest of our Vernonias, forming a 6' wide, uniform, bushy, upright mound of long, narrow dark green leaves. Excellent resistance to rust and powdery mildew keeps this nativar looking fine all season. Large clusters of dark purple flowers attract numerous pollinators. Received 5 stars in Chicago Botanic Garden trials. Breeder: Dr. Jim Ault.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 9
  • Height: 48
  • Spread: 75
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Mid-Fall
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Purple Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • 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: 48
  • Spread: 75
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Mid-Fall
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Purple Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • 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