Vernonia Summer’s Surrender #1
Vernonia Summer’s Surrender #1
Summer’s Surrender Ironweed
Compact purple ironweed, glossy foliage, bright late-summer blooms
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A hybrid Ironweed from Chicago Botanic Garden with dark purple flowers and a broad, mounded habit. Provides much needed late summer and fall nectar for a variety of pollinators. Grows to 48"tall and 72" wide.
Botanical Name- Vernonia Summers Surrender
Pronunciation- ver-NOH-nee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, moist to semi-dry, well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Purple
Bloom Time- Late summer - fall
Companion Plants- Helianthus salicifolius (architectural native pairing)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (including Monarch nectaring), beneficial wasps
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP24
Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back old stems in late fall; water regularly during dry weather and fertilize lightly.
Trimming Instructions- Cut back in late fall to prepare for vigorous spring growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Overly rich clay can lead to flopping, so avoid excess nitrogen.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Rust, aphids
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