Florida Ironweed Vernonia Angustifolia The Florida Ironweed is a very lanky, tall flower that blooms bright Purple in late Summer. This long-lived Perennial grows from 4 to 6 feet tall. They are usually spotted near water, but grows in the Pine sand-hills too. Ironweed is the larval host for the Spring Azure Butterfly. It is always covered in bees and butterflies! It grows well in zones 8-10. These seeds were harvested September 2023 Seed Starting Sow outdoors in Fall for sprigs by Spring or Place seeds in fridge for 8 weeks Press seed into soil surface, lightly cover and keep moist Seedlings will emerge in 2-3 weeks