Vernonia lettermannii
- Perennial
- 40-60 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Valuable foliage plant
Compact, fine-leaved sage with dark stems and airy purple blooms in late summer. Ideal for dry, warm borders and prairie plantings. Strong, reliable, and low-maintenance.
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Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Garden style
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - September |
| Flower colour | purple, red |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, average |
| Soil | pervious, light, normal |
| Soil fertility | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Vernonia lettermannii |
|---|---|
| Genus | Vernonia |
| Family | Asteraceae |
