{"product_id":"200-seeds-ironweed-vernonia-gigantea-tall-purple-wildflower","title":"200 Seeds Ironweed Vernonia gigantea Tall Purple Wildflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eIronweed (Vernonia gigantea) is a tall, stately native perennial known for its vivid purple flower clusters that bloom from midsummer into early autumn. Reaching impressive heights, it brings bold vertical structure and late-season color to meadows, prairies, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes where its nectar-rich blooms draw bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis adaptable wildflower works beautifully in the back of borders, rain gardens, and wildlife plantings, thriving in moist to average soils and tolerating both sun and light shade. Its deep green lance-shaped foliage provides a handsome backdrop, while the long-lasting blooms make a striking cut flower and an excellent choice for low-maintenance, meadow-style settings.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Vernonia gigantea\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Moist, well-drained; tolerates average to wet soils\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 5-9\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 14-30 days at 65-70F; cold stratification for 2-4 weeks improves results\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil; needs light to germinate\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 24-36 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Blooms midsummer to early fall; attractive to pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664775217288,"sku":"ANNISA-004","price":31.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.8058746844_olox_0c17da25-de00-4bf3-abb9-1ff7455ab379.jpg?v=1791898908","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/200-seeds-ironweed-vernonia-gigantea-tall-purple-wildflower","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}