Vernonia Violet Night PPAF Butia Light open shade and average

Light open shade and average to slightly dry soils are best

When the plants mature and finally engage in sexual activities

pleated leaves are vertically streaked with gold and

The glossy leaves are mostly white for the first few years with a dark green border

Vernonia Violet Night PPAF Butia Light open shade and averageVernonia 'Violet Night' is the first ironweed introduction from Hans Hansen's work at Walters Gardens. We love this dense grower, that tops out at 4' tall, with a comparable width. Both Vernonia angustifolia and Vernonia lettermanii are known parents. The clumps are topped with masses of purple flower clusters, along with a huge array of pollinators, starting for us in late July (NC).