ironweed ‘Summer’s Swan Song’
Vernonia ‘Summer’s Swan Song’
| Botanical Name | Vernonia ‘Summer’s Swan Song’ |
| Common Name | ironweed ‘Summer’s Swan Song’ |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| USDA Zone | 4 thru 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall, winter |
| Height and Spread | 2-2.5ft x 3-4ft (60-75cm x 90cm-120cm) |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Attracts Wildlife | Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Attracts Pollinators, |
| Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Southeast Dark Plate, Southwest Dark Plate, North Dark Plate, Extrusion Plaza |
