Vernonia missurica, the Missouri ironweed, is a species of magenta-flowered perennial plant native to the central and east central United States. The plant is 90-150 cm (3-5 ft) in height and 90-120 cm (3-4 ft) in width, and in some cases can exceed up to 180 cm (6 ft). The flowers of Vernonia missurica bloom in July and August and are magenta with reddish-brown bracts. Vernonia missurica has a central stout stem that is covered with white hairs.

Vernonia missurica is native to the central and east central United States namely Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. The species grows in river bottom woods, wet prairies, fens, and sedge meadows.

Vernonia missurica is visited by many pollinators including long-tongued bees, butterflies, and skippers.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Height: 3-6', 90-180cm

Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.

Seeds per packet: 100