narrow leaf ironweed ‘Iron Butterfly’
Vernonia lettermannii ‘Iron Butterfly’ (narrow leaf ironweed ‘Iron Butterfly’)
| Botanical Name | Vernonia lettermannii ‘Iron Butterfly’ |
| Common Name | narrow leaf ironweed ‘Iron Butterfly’ |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| USDA Zone | 4 thru 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall, winter |
| Height and Spread | 2.5-3ft x 2.5-3ft (75-90cm x 75-90cm) |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Attracts Wildlife | Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Attracts Pollinators, |
| Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Cultivated Form of a Plant Native to Arkansas |
| Location in Lurie Garden | North Dark Plate, East Dark Plate |
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