Dicentra cuccularia (Dutchman's Breeches) River & Stream Warrior Plants Vernonia fasciculata (Common Ironweed) is

Vernonia fasciculata (Common Ironweed) is a tall native perennial that has distinctive intensely deep purple flowers

This plant has massive tuber roots that extend up to 15' deep

it also performs exquisitely as a classic native woodland garden plant

Use at 50lbs per acre

Wetland Status UPL

Dicentra cuccularia (Dutchman's Breeches) River & Stream Warrior Plants Vernonia fasciculata (Common Ironweed) isYou need this plant if you have a woodland garden, sooooo cute! This plant is an extremely popular ephemeral because of its distinct white flowers that look like pants (breeches) hanging on a clothesline to dry :) thus the name Dutchman's Breeches. The leaves are quite attractive too as they look very fern like! Sun Exposure Savanna Woodland Soil Conditions Wet Mesic Mesic Height 1' Flower Color White Pink Flower Time April May Frequently Asked