Vernonia gomphrena
Vernonia gomphrena is a perennial ornamental plant in the Asteraceae family, known as Vernonia. It requires full sun and medium watering, reaching a height of 0.6–1.2 meters. Blooming from July to September, it features purple and blue flowers. This plant prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils and is suitable for USDA zones 5–8. It is not fragrant, attracts pollinators, is non-toxic, and not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Clay
Height
0.6–1.2 m
Spread
0.3–0.6 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors