Vernonia angustifolia ‘Plum Peachy’ (Narrow-leaf Ironweed) plumes While average well-drained soil is

While average well-drained soil is fine

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

Combine with classics such as Daylilies

Prefers average to moist soil

Vernonia angustifolia ‘Plum Peachy’ (Narrow-leaf Ironweed) plumes While average well-drained soil isA 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