Perennial – Ironweed ‘Prairie Princess’
Ironweed ‘Prairie Princess’
Botanical name: vernonia fasciculata
Beginner friendly?: moderate
Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height and in spread
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons
Foliage color: green
Flower color: purple
Bloom time: summer, fall
Pruning instructions: lightly prune as needed throughout the growing season to maintain desired shape and size
Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing
Landscape use: pollinator garden, borders, mass planting
Special features: attracts pollinators, deer resistant, rabbit resistant, drought tolerant
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: allow the top 4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring as new growth begins to emerge
Best time to plant: spring, fall
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: daisies, phlox, salvia, abelia
Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and petsÂ
Invasive species: no
