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Ironweed
Sunflower Family : Asteraceae
Latin Name : Vernonia baldwinii
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – poor
Livestock -poor
Remarks :
Also know as, "Baldwin ironweed" and "Western
ironweed". The common name of "Ironweed"
relates to the toughness of the stems, which are
very difficult to cut or pull out of the ground.
Flowers July to September. Adapted to dry or
heavily grazed pastures, open upland sites, and
along roadsides on a variety of soils. This plant
is very bitter and is not consumed by cattle, but
sheep will eat it. Of little value to wildlife.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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