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Prairie Princess Ironweed

Vernonia x 'Prairie Princess'
A tall perennial featuring vivid purple flower clusters atop strong green stems. Grows 2 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Thrives in USDA zones 5–9, making it perfect for borders, naturalized areas, and pollinator-friendly beds in Texas.

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Prairie Princess Ironweed

Vernonia x 'Prairie Princess'

Prairie Princess Ironweed is a stunning perennial known for its dense clusters of bright purple flowers that bloom from late summer through fall. Its upright, sturdy stems and lush green foliage create a bold vertical presence in borders, meadows, or naturalized plantings. Reaching 2 feet in height and 2–3 feet in width, it adds striking height, color, and texture to any landscape while attracting butterflies and other pollinators. Heat-tolerant and adaptable to a variety of soil types, Prairie Princess Ironweed offers long-lasting structure and seasonal interest for Texas landscapes.

  • Perennial with dense purple flower clusters
  • Upright, sturdy growth habit
  • Moderate growth rate
  • Blooms late summer through fall
  • Ideal for borders, naturalized areas, and pollinator beds

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 5–9, this perennial provides vibrant color, vertical structure, and reliable performance, making it a standout addition to Texas landscapes.

Special Features

Dense Purple Flower Clusters
Blooms Late Summer Through Fall
Upright, Sturdy Growth Habit
Attracts Butterflies and Pollinators
Heat-Tolerant and Adaptable to Soil Types
Leaf Retention:Herbaceous
Scientific Name:Vernonia x 'Prairie Princess'
Sun Needs:Full sun
Maturity:2' H x 2.5' W
Leaf Color:Striking purple blooms that contrast with vibrant green foliage, which transforms into a warm golden hue in the fall.
Flower Color:Purple
Bloom Times:Summer & Fall

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Scientific NameVernonia x 'Prairie Princess'Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly'
Size at Maturity2' H x 2.5' W2' H x 1.5' W
Leaf RetentionHerbaceousHerbaceous
Flower ColorPurplePurple
Bloom TimesSummer & FallSummer & Fall
Sizes Available1 Gal
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