Vernonia Violet Night PPAF Butia Light open shade and average

Light open shade and average to slightly dry soils are best

The clumps are topped in midsummer with 4' tall spikes of dark lavender flowers

The glossy leaves are mostly white for the first few years with a dark green border

often listed under the invalid cultivar name 'Marginata'

and even that isn't required

Vernonia Violet Night PPAF Butia Light open shade and averageVernonia 'Violet Night' is the first ironweed introduction from Hans Hansen's work at Walters Gardens. We love this dense grower, that tops out at 4' tall, with a comparable width. Both Vernonia angustifolia and Vernonia lettermanii are known parents. The clumps are topped with masses of purple flower clusters, along with a huge array of pollinators, starting for us in late July (NC).