{"product_id":"vernonia-iron-butterfly","title":"Vernonia 'Iron Butterfly'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVernonia 'Iron Butterfly'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact selection of ironweed, prized for its fine threadlike foliage and vibrant late season flowers. It forms an airy clump topped by rich purple blooms that draw pollinators when few other plants are in peak bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 - 48 in x 24 - 36 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist to average, well drained soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; more tolerant of dry conditions once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically not preferred by deer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a cultivated selection of a species native to eastern North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValuable nectar plant for Monarchs and Painted Ladies during migration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts native bees and honeybees during late summer scarcity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be visited during migration if planted near other nectar sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 36 in apart to accommodate airy branching structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for prairie style gardens, pollinator meadows, or back borders where fall color and vertical texture are desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolidago rugosa 'Fireworks' (Goldenrod)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers a dramatic yellow contrast and blooms simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAster oblongifolius (Aromatic Aster)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Enhances the late season palette with lavender blue flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEupatorium dubium (Joe Pye Weed)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Attracts similar pollinators and shares a love for moist soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum (Switchgrass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides structural support and golden fall tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds early summer blooms and fragrant foliage to the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45948402827425,"sku":"VERNONIA IRON BUTTERFLY","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/nnhy65tr4edcft6.jpg?v=1675187585","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/vernonia-iron-butterfly","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}