Tall/Giant Ironweed
Scientific Name: Vernonia gigantea
Tall ironweed is a perennial native to Alachua County that dies back in the winter after getting quite tall. It bears spindly, deep purple flowers and is a larval host for the spring azure butterfly. It likes full to partial sun and somewhat moist soil.
Scientific Name: Vernonia gigantea
Tall ironweed is a perennial native to Alachua County that dies back in the winter after getting quite tall. It bears spindly, deep purple flowers and is a larval host for the spring azure butterfly. It likes full to partial sun and somewhat moist soil.
Scientific Name: Vernonia gigantea
Tall ironweed is a perennial native to Alachua County that dies back in the winter after getting quite tall. It bears spindly, deep purple flowers and is a larval host for the spring azure butterfly. It likes full to partial sun and somewhat moist soil.