Vernonia angustifolia ‘Plum Peachy’ (Narrow-leaf Ironweed) plumes loved by bees and butterflies

loved by bees and butterflies and deer and rabbit resistant too

Considered an improved variety of 'Dragon's Blood' Sedum

While average well-drained soil is fine

Disease resistant foliage grows 3-4' tall and is perfect for a wet meadow

rose-pink Astilbe will add beautiful summer color to a shady border or patio container

Vernonia angustifolia ‘Plum Peachy’ (Narrow-leaf Ironweed) plumes loved by bees and butterfliesA top performer at the Mt. Cuba Center Vernonia trial for the mid Atlantic region, Plum Peachy was noted for its excellent magenta purple floral display in September that goes on to provide late fall and early winter interest as the purple hued seed heads develop. This selection of the Southeast native V. angustifolia has 4 5 tall mounded foliage that is distinguished by disease resistant wine red narrow leaves and reddish purple stems. Prefers well