Vernonia cockburniana
Vernonia cockburniana is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun and prefers medium watering. It grows to a height of 0.8–1.5 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 5–8. The plant produces purple and pink blooms in July, August, and September and prefers loamy or sandy soil. It attracts pollinators but is not fragrant, toxic, or evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Height
0.8–1.5 m
Spread
0.4–0.7 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors