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Missouri Ironweed
Vernonia missurica
In the United States:
Native
· also called Ironweed
Late-summer to early-fall blooming perennial in the Asteraceae family that provides nectar and pollen to honeybees and other long-tongued bees during a period of declining forage. Dense clusters of magenta-purple flowers attract foragers on sturdy, upright stems. Prefers moist to average soils in full sun and is generally low-maintenance with no widespread staking or browsing issues.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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