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Refuge
Vernonia noveboracensis
Seeds:
Needs 30 days of cold stratification
Seeds need light to germinate
Direct Sow: in Fall or Spring
Plant 1/4" deep
Indoors: Start mid February, 1/4" deep after 30 days of moist cold stratification.
Transplant after danger of frost has passed with at least 2 sets of true leaves.
Germination: 7-14 days
Common Names:
New York Ironweed
Range:
Sun:
Full Sun
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-4'
Drought Tolerent
USDA Zones:
5-9
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Summer, Fall
Host Plant for:
American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)
Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
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