Vernonia gigantea, PA Ecotype
Giant Ironweed, PA Ecotype
The aggressive growth provides a nesting habitat for woodcocks; the seeds are a source of food for birds.
General Product Information:
Item Number: VERGIG01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Riparian Sites, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat: Moist fields, wet woods, floodplains, meadows.
Bloom Period: August to October
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 9.8 Ft
Pollinator Value: High
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Midwest: FAC
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 320,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 0.5% and not more than 1.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine
