Vernonia ‘Southern Cross’ Brings Latesummer Color to the Garden


Wernonia Southern Cross Vernonia Southern Cross Pietrzykowscy

Product Description VERNONIA 'Southern Cross' (25) Bare Root Plants s Height: 4-4.5 Feet Spread: 4-4.5 Feet Flower Color: Purple shades Foliage Color: Green shades Hardiness Zone: 4-9 Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun) Wet or dry?: Low water needs, Consistent water needs, Requires well-drained soil. The deep green foliage looks good all season long.


Vernonia x 'Southern Cross' 3' Tall and wide hybrid with V. lettermanii

Vernonia 'Southern Cross' Back to Previous Page More Images Common Name: ironweed Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Asteraceae Zone: 4 to 9 Height: 2.50 to 3.00 feet Spread: 2.50 to 3.00 feet Bloom Time: August to September Bloom Description: Purple Sun: Full sun Water: Dry to medium Maintenance: Low Flower: Showy Attracts: Butterflies


Vernonia ‘Southern Cross’ Ferme Bédard Blouin

As summer perennials begin to fade, Vernonia 'Southern Cross' offers vibrant purple color, the loose flat-topped clusters appearing on upright stems atop a cushion of soft, needle-shaped foliage. After bloom, this Ironweed's seed heads persist, adding interest to winter gardens. For information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.


Vernonia noveboracensis (New York ironweed) Go Botany

Vernonia 'Southern Cross' (ironweed, Southern Cross Ironweed) $ 10.99 Hardiness Zones: 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b Quick Overview: Vernonia, or Ironweed, is not commonly offered in the perennial trade, but it is a native perennial worth noting.


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Deep purple flowers are displayed above deep green leaves from August through September on Southern Cross ironweed ( Vernonia 'Southern Cross'), a hybrid native ironweed that is relatively short (3 feet tall). This cultivar grows best in full sun, with moderately fertile soils, and only needs water during its establishment period.


Vernonia ’Southern Cross’ 2.5 Quart Perennial, Weed Perennial

Vernonia x 'Southern Cross' Southern Cross Ironweed Summary » Clusters of vibrant deep purple flowers appear on upright stems of narrow foliage in late summer and fall. » Important nectar source for native bees and pollinators. » The tawny seed heads persist for winter interest and birds. Additional Details @ Attracts Pollinators 2 Drought Tolerant


Wernonia Southern Cross Vernonia Southern Cross Pietrzykowscy

Vernonia is a widespread North American native perennial that is found in most of the United States east of the Rockies. V. lettermanii is found in Oklahoma and Arkansas. The other parent (s) of this cross is unknown. With its fine foliage and upright stems, 'Southern Cross' resembles Amsonia hubrichtii when not in bloom.


Wernonia Southern Cross Vernonia Southern Cross Pietrzykowscy

Vernonia Common Name ironweed 'Southern Cross' Family Liliaceae USDA Zone 4 thru 9 Light Requirement Full Sun Season (s) of interest summer, fall, winter Height and Spread 2.5-3ft x 2.5-3ft (75-90cm x 75-90cm) Flower Color Purple Attracts Wildlife Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Attracts Pollinators, Additional Information


Vernonia ‘Southern Cross’ Brings Latesummer Color to the Garden

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Vernonia altissima Nutt. Giant ironweed

Vernonia x 'Southern Cross' Ironweed 'Southern Cross' Ironweed is a natural Vernonia cross, found by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. It is taller than 'Iron Butterfly' and has somewhat larger green leaves, but the purple flowers are just as showy and plentiful.


Ironweed ‘Southern Cross’ (Vernonia ‘Southern Cross’) Vernonia

A wonderful addition to the late summerearly autumn garden this hybrid cross of lettermanii and an unknown species discovered by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennials differs from lettermanii by being taller grows to 3-4' hw and having slightly wider foliage. In September 'Southern Cross' bursts into bloom with clusters of purple Aster like flowers. Handsome foliage all season deer resistant.


Rhone Street Gardens Bloom Day August 2015

Southern Cross Ironweed (Vernonia 'Southern Cross') ver-NO-nee-ah 'Southern Cross' Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Asteraceae Family Buy Southern Cross Ironweed: Size Notes Price Availability #1 gallon: Field/Outside $12.13 Frequently available Why Can't I Purchase? Plant Data: Mature Size: 30 - 36 inches tall..


Vernonia ‘Southern Cross’ Kiefer Nursery Trees, Shrubs, Perennials

Vernonia 2 vendors have this plant for sale. Category: Perennials Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Foliage: Unknown - Tell us Foliage Color: Unknown - Tell us Height: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)


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Vernonia spp. are in the aster or daisy family (Asteraceae), but lack the showier petal-like ray florets common to the composite inflorescences of coneflowers ( Echinacea spp.), asters ( Symphyotrichum spp.) and sunflowers ( Helianthus spp.).


Vernonia ‘Southern Cross’ Kiefer Nursery Trees, Shrubs, Perennials

The Vernonia 'Southern Cross' (Commonly known as a Ironweed) is a herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family. This perennial is fast-growing, low-maintenance, and hard to care for. USDA Zones. ironweed is most commonly grown in the following zones: 4.


Walters Gardens Vernonia Southern Cross Display Card

Vernonia Southern Cross Ironweed. A relatively short, vase-shaped hybrid variety growing 3'-4' tall, with simple, narrow leaves. It is topped in fall by showy, flat-topped clusters of bright purple, fringe-like flowers. Prefers full sun and consistently moist, average to poor soil.