{"product_id":"vernonia-fasciculata","title":"Vernonia fasciculata","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"43\"\u003eVernonia fasciculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"74\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironweed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eBlooming Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eBloom Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e No noticeable fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"244\"\u003ePlant Growing Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tall, North American native perennial with sturdy stems topped by dense clusters of vibrant purple flower heads that provide outstanding late-season colour. Its lance-shaped green foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season. An exceptional nectar source for bees, butterflies, monarchs, and other beneficial pollinators. The seed heads also provide food for birds in autumn and winter. Ideal for native plant gardens, pollinator gardens, meadows, rain gardens, and naturalized landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 90 cm apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 to 180 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 90 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eMaintenance Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance. Prefers full sun and moist, fertile, well-drained soil but adapts well to average garden soils once established. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, it tolerates short periods of drought but performs best with consistent moisture. Cut back stems in late fall or early spring before new growth begins. Staking is generally unnecessary due to its strong stems, although plants may benefit from support in very windy locations. Fertilization is rarely required. Hardy and well-suited to Canadian gardens in Zones 3–8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eImages Courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eof Ball Seed or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ballseed.com\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.ballseed.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot","offer_id":47212309676169,"sku":"G15212","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3576\/1033\/files\/G15212Vernoniafasciculata.jpg?v=1783447809","url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/products\/vernonia-fasciculata","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}