Woolly Ironweed

Vernonia lindheimeri A. Gray & Engelm.

Aster family

Plant Type

Forb/herb

Life Cycle

Perennial

Mature Height

30 inches

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer

Growing Conditions

Light

Shade Tolerance Intolerant

Water

Water Use Low

Ecosystem & Wildlife

Pollinators Native Bees; Butterflies

Native Range

USA: Arkansas, Texas
MEX: Mexico Northeast

Regional Native Status: L48 (N)

State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.