Vernonia lindheimeri (Woolly Ironweed)
$ 5.98
Woolly Ironweed has gray, woolly stems and leaves and features purple or pink flowers. It is well-behaved unlike some of its cousins. It has an upright form and is distinctive looking with its narrow leaves and vividly colored flowers. It needs good drainage.
Woolly Ironweed is a good choice for perennial gardens, pocket prairies, and meadows.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Pink, purple |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Mature height | up to 2.5 ft |
| Attracts | Butterflies, bees. |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Notes | Native bee friendly. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
