Iron Butterfly Ironweed - 2 Gallon 
 
"Native to Arkansas only! :)  Host plant for American lady Butterfly. 
 
Vernonia lettermannii ‘Iron Butterfly’ is a selection of the Arkansas native coming to us from Dr. Allan Armitage's trials at the University of Georgia. It has lovely fine foliage like Amsonia hubrichtii and is a compact, well-branched and vigorous plant. In late summer, ‘Iron Butterfly’ is dramatically covered with true purple flowers that attract plenty of butterflies. The foliage stays attractively globular and even maintains a strong presence in the winter, providing lovely winter interest.
Vernonia lettermannii grows mainly on gravel bars and in the cracks of rocks in the drainage area of the Ouchita River in Arkansas. Vernonia lettermannii is very tolerant of hot dry locations, yet can withstand brief periods of inundation. Grow in full sun and average to dry soils with good drainage. While periods of inundation are tolerated, heavy or saturated soils stress the plant. 
 
100% Deer Proof
Full Sun
Height: 2’
Medium, Medium Dry, Dry Soil
Blooms:  July-Sept
Zones 4-9