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Tall Ironweed
Vernonia gigantea
In the United States:
Native
· also called Giant Ironweed, common ironweed, eastern ironweed, southern ironweed, late ironweed
Late-summer to early-fall blooming perennial in the aster family that supplies nectar and pollen to bees, including long-tongued species, during a period of limited floral resources. Attracts a range of pollinators and provides dead stems suitable for nesting by stem-nesting bees if left intact. Tall, sturdy growth in moist to average soils with full sun to partial shade.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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