Vernonia gigantea

Vernonia gigantea giant ironweed

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA

Frequent in moist fields and meadows.

Mostly present in the western half of the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FAC
NCNE: FAC



Flowers August to October.

S-rank:  S5 (Secure)
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Vernonia gigantea giant ironweed

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Vernonia gigantea gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
giant ironweed