| Wildflower Information for Vernonia gigantea | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Tall ironweed |
| Family | Asteraceae (Aster family) |
| Flowers | color: purple petals: irregular |
| Leaves | alternate |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Peak bloom period | early-August to early-September |
| Origin | native |
Wildflowers of the National Capital Region
Discovering wildflowers in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia
Vernonia gigantea
Common name: Tall ironweed