Common Ironweed Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing the Vernonia Fasciculata seed into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the common ironweed seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.
Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants can adapt well to slightly drier soil, though they prefer moist soil. They thrive in wet soil, even tolerating short periods of flooding. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, and readily reseeds itself.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After flowering, the plant will produce seed heads containing small clusters of seed with white fluff. Harvest it promptly to avoid loss, since it easily blows away on the wind. Cut the mature seed heads, or shake them into a container to remove the seed material. Clean the common ironweed seeds as well as possible, then store them in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Vernonia fasciculata
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 22,900
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 60 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies
Awesome products!
Per package instructions will plant ironweed seeds in fall. Looking forward to them germinating next year. What I like most about Everwilde's products is the foil packaging that's guaranteed to keep seeds fresh as well as the in-depth planting and growing information that's right on the seed packets. Most seed packets just provide generic information but Everwilde provides information specific to the plant/ flowers. Also you get a lot of seeds in one packet. I used to purchase seeds from this company before they switched packaging glad I came back. Will continue to purchase Everwilde seeds!!! Thank you for a quality product.
Common Ironweed Seed
So happy to get these great seeds!! Very healthy looking seeds and in excellent shape. Good amount of seed for very little $$$!! Thanks
Quality seed & packaging
This is not my first purchase from Everwilde. I find their seed and packaging to be top notch in quality and value. I shop them often, particularly when looking for things I can't find elsewhere. The ironweed seed was no exception and I'm sure will not be my last purchase.
Great Products & Packaging
Nice products and packaging, good germination rate. I'll order again from Everwilde, just not via the Ebay store. I've uselessly spent hundreds on shipping because your store won't auto combine shipping. Frustrated ex-Everwilde customer via Ebay.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing the Vernonia Fasciculata seed into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the common ironweed seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.
Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants can adapt well to slightly drier soil, though they prefer moist soil. They thrive in wet soil, even tolerating short periods of flooding. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, and readily reseeds itself.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After flowering, the plant will produce seed heads containing small clusters of seed with white fluff. Harvest it promptly to avoid loss, since it easily blows away on the wind. Cut the mature seed heads, or shake them into a container to remove the seed material. Clean the common ironweed seeds as well as possible, then store them in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Vernonia fasciculata
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 22,900
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 60 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies
Reviews
Review
Awesome products!
Per package instructions will plant ironweed seeds in fall. Looking forward to them germinating next year. What I like most about Everwilde's products is the foil packaging that's guaranteed to keep seeds fresh as well as the in-depth planting and growing information that's right on the seed packets. Most seed packets just provide generic information but Everwilde provides information specific to the plant/ flowers. Also you get a lot of seeds in one packet. I used to purchase seeds from this company before they switched packaging glad I came back. Will continue to purchase Everwilde seeds!!! Thank you for a quality product.
Review
Common Ironweed Seed
So happy to get these great seeds!! Very healthy looking seeds and in excellent shape. Good amount of seed for very little $$$!! Thanks
Review
Quality seed & packaging
This is not my first purchase from Everwilde. I find their seed and packaging to be top notch in quality and value. I shop them often, particularly when looking for things I can't find elsewhere. The ironweed seed was no exception and I'm sure will not be my last purchase.
Review
Great Products & Packaging
Nice products and packaging, good germination rate. I'll order again from Everwilde, just not via the Ebay store. I've uselessly spent hundreds on shipping because your store won't auto combine shipping. Frustrated ex-Everwilde customer via Ebay.