woolly ironweed
gray-woolly stems + leaves with clustered flower buttons of lavender to purple in summer — often found in edwards plateau caliche providing nectar for butterflies
plant details
woolly ironweed
identification
latin name: Vernonia lindheimeri
usda code: VELI3
alternative name(s): N/A
classification
ecotopes class: sunny perennials + shrubs
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – prairie pocket
size range: small – less than 3 ft
habit: herbaceous
leaf retention: deciduous
light requirement: full sun
color signature: purple to red flowers
native range
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