Vernonia lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly' ~ Iron Butterfly Ironweed gardener's-confidence-collection Smooth Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica

Smooth Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica var

cornuta Hybrid

Stems tend to sprawl in hot and humid climates

2019 photo

occasionally tinted pink at the center

Vernonia lettermanii 'Iron Butterfly' ~ Iron Butterfly Ironweed gardener's-confidence-collection Smooth Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonicaIron Butterfly Ironweed is a compact coarse herbaceous perennial with rough serrated bright green lance like foliage on stiff upright stems. Loose terminal clusters of fluffy bright violet flowers bloom in summer before giving way to rusty seed clusters. Grows best in full sun and average to dry well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: Arkansas and Oklahoma Height: 2' 3' Spread: 2 3' Spacing: 2. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom