Vernonia baldwinii

42.14202881, -87.78518677

42.15093231, -87.79187775

42.15121078, -87.79208374

42.15131378, -87.79237366

Baldwin Ironweed

Baldwin's or western ironweed is native to the western parts of the eastern US from Minnesota down to Texas, where it thrives in the drier soils of the Great Plains.  It bears bright purple flowers in late summer to mid-fall providing an unusual pop of tall color in the late season. Baldwin's ironweed grows to a height of about six feet and a width of about four feet. In an evaluation of ironweeds conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Baldwn's ironweed received a good rating for growing in local conditions.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Purple
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Native to Midwest
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9