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Vernonianoveboracensis

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Vernonia (ver-NON-ee-uh)

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Species

noveboracensis (no-vee-bor-uh-SEN-sis)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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