{"product_id":"vernonia-noveboracensis-new-york-ironweed-starter-plant-plug-live-plant-1","title":"Vernonia noveboracensis | New York Ironweed | Starter Plant Plug | Live Plant","description":"Vernonia noveboracensis (New York Ironweed) is a tall, hardy perennial with vivid purple blooms that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Perfect for adding height and color to garden beds, this low-maintenance native plant thrives in a variety of soil conditions and light levels.\n\n🌸 Vibrant Blooms: Produces striking bright purple flowers from August to September.\n🦋 Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\n🌿 Adaptable Growth: Thrives in full sun to partial shade and various soil conditions.\n💧 Versatile Water Needs: Handles wet, moist, or well-drained soils with ease.\n🌳 Impressive Height: Reaches 4-6 feet tall, perfect for creating vertical interest.\n🌱 Native Perennial: A durable native species ideal for naturalistic or wildlife-friendly gardens.\n🍂 Seasonal Appeal: Adds color and texture in summer and fall.\n\nCommon Name: New York Ironweed\nScientific Name: Vernonia noveboracensis\nPlant Size: Starter plug (1 3\/4\" x 2 1\/2\" deep)\nBloom Time: August to September\nBloom Color: Bright purple\nMature Height: 4-6 feet\nMature Spread: 3-4 feet\nExposure: Full sun to partial shade\nHardiness Zones: 5-9\nSoil Requirements: Clay, loam, or chalk; prefers moist but adaptable to various drainage levels\nWater Needs: Low to high (versatile)\nMaintenance Level: Low\nLife Cycle: Perennial\n\nNew York ironweed starter plant, Vernonia noveboracensis live plug, purple flowering perennial, pollinator-friendly native plant, ironweed for wet soils, tall perennial garden plants, butterfly garden flowers, hardy native flowers, ironweed for pollinators, moisture-tolerant perennials, drought-resistant flowering plants, native wildflower starter plug, vibrant purple garden flowers, Vernonia noveboracensis plant\n\nCare Instructions for Buyers\nPlanting: Plant the starter plug in a well-prepared location in full sun or partial shade. Ensure good soil contact for root establishment.\nWatering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the establishment period. Afterward, this plant adapts to a range of moisture levels.\nSoil: Prefers clay, loam, or chalk soils; tolerates both acidic and alkaline pH levels. Ensure the soil is well-drained or moist.\nFertilization: No regular feeding required; amend soil with compost for better growth if needed.\nPruning: Cut back in late fall or early spring to encourage new growth. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.\nSpacing: Allow 3-4 feet of space between plants for optimal growth and airflow.\nTemperature: Hardy in zones 5-9, tolerates moderate frost.","brand":"FaithFolkStudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51599359443265,"sku":null,"price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/55bff803-il_fullxfull.6579846389_em0h.jpg?v=1775997579","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/vernonia-noveboracensis-new-york-ironweed-starter-plant-plug-live-plant-1","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}