{"product_id":"vernonia-summer-swan-song","title":"*NEW Vernonia Ironweed Summer Swan Song","description":"\u003cp\u003eVernonia 'Summer's Swan Song', often called ironweed, is a compact herbaceous perennial grown for its airy texture and rich purple flowers. Its narrow green leaves give it a soft look, while its upright clump stays dense and tidy through the season. The flowers open from late summer into fall and attract bees and butterflies when many other plants are slowing down. This makes it a good choice for mixed borders, prairie-style plantings, and other sunny garden spaces. It also grows well in well-drained soil and in soil that stays a bit moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant is valued for its smaller size, which makes it easier to fit into home gardens than taller kinds of ironweed. It usually needs very little pruning during the season, and the stems tend to stay upright without support. Cutting it back in late winter or early spring removes old growth and keeps the plant looking fresh. A light trim in late spring can help keep it even shorter and fuller, but this is optional. New plants are most often started by division or basal cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer's Swan Song is generally easy to grow and has good resistance to common problems. It is not known for serious pest issues, though aphids may appear from time to time. It also has good resistance to powdery mildew, which can affect other ironweeds. For gardeners looking for late color, a steady pollinator plant, and a neat habit, this variety offers all three in one plant. It is a strong garden choice where a long season of interest matters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnswallow Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44798469013555,"sku":null,"price":196.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/4284\/2675\/files\/221c18746779_1050.jpg?v=1788112889","url":"https:\/\/barnswallowflowers.com\/products\/vernonia-summer-swan-song","provider":"Barnswallow Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}