Vernonia baldwinii (Western Ironweed)
$ 15.98
Western Ironweed is a tall perennial featuring clusters of pink or purple flowers. It does best in natural areas and large meadows where large colonies can be appreciated. Can spread aggressively in rich, moist soil. It can be difficult to control once plant is well established. It is not nearly as aggressive in dry soils. Very valuable to native bees.
Western Ironweed fits well into naturalized gardens, pocket prairies, meadow gardens.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Full sun to part sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Summer, fall |
| Mature height | 3-5 ft |
| Attracts | Butterflies, bees, birds. |
| Host plant | Painted Lady, American Lady butterflies. |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Notes | Native bee friendly. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
Comment: Dormant