Native Plants of the Great Lakes
North Branch Restoration Project:
Native Plant and Seed Collection
Vernonia Fasciculata / Family: Asteraceae
Common Ironweed, Swink/Wilhelm # 5
FLOWERING: Mid-July through September
SEED TIMING: Mid-October
HABITAT: Wet prairies
DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES: 2 - 6 feet. Smooth, erect, red or
purple stem with lance-shaped leaves. Flat-topped clusters of
intense purple, tufted flower heads. Eye stopper.
TO PICK: Seed develops with cinnamon brown pappus just as
striking as the flowers. Take entire head. Leaves are still robust
even though the seed is ready. |
