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New York Ironweed

Vernonia noveboracensis, Asteraceae

Zones
4a–9b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

TurnipBrassica rapa
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Smooth Blue AsterSymphyotrichum laeve
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sweet ConeflowerRudbeckia subtomentosa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Joe Pye WeedEutrochium purpureum
Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Common IronweedVernonia fasciculata

Two ironweed species compete for similar resources and growing space

Spotted Joe-Pye WeedEupatorium maculatum

Both are tall, robust late-season bloomers that compete for space and resources

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does New York Ironweed grow in?

New York Ironweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for New York Ironweed?

Good companions for New York Ironweed include Turnip, Smooth Blue Aster, Sweet Coneflower, Joe Pye Weed.

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