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Vernonia arkansana (also known as Arkansas ironweed and great ironweed) is a species of perennial plant from family Asteraceae found in south-central United States. The plant is 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 m) high and 3–4 feet (0.91–1.22 m) wide. The flowers bloom from August to September and are pink-purple coloured. It (or its cultivar(s)) is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Vernonia
- Family
- Asteraceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Ozark ironweed en Arkansas ironweed
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