Giant Ironweed
Scientific Name: Vernonia gigantea (Walter) Trel. ssp. gigantea
Synonyms: Vernonia altissima Nutt., Vernonia altissima Nutt. var. <i>lilacina</i> Clute, Vernonia altissima Nutt. var. <i>taeniotricha</i> S.F. Blake
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Asterales / Asteraceae / Compositae / Vernonia Schreb./ Vernonia gigantea (Walter) Trel. ssp. gigantea
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | VEGIG |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | VEGIG |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Giant Ironweed is planted.