Upland Ironweed

Common Name: Upland Ironweed

Latin name: Vernonia glauca

Bloom Time: Late Summer, Fall

Location: Upper Wildflower Garden next to walkway from Wood’s Edge

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds (Seeds)

Special Note:Common Name Ironweed comes from its rigid, tough stems as well as the rust color of the faded flowers.