Vernonia gigantea Jonesboro Giant Paraguay then the center quickly brightens

then the center quickly brightens to a brilliant white-gold while the edge develops a narrow

very unique

In mid-June (NC)

Salvia 'Indigo Spires' forms an upright 3' tall clump

Vernonia gigantea Jonesboro Giant Paraguay then the center quickly brightensWhile driving through Jonesboro, Arkansas in 2000, I spotted this selection of giant ironweed. Most of the clones of Vernonia gigantea had fallen over due to their height and flower head weight, but this clone stayed wonderfully upright. Cuttings were taken, and we are pleased to report it has also remained vertical in our garden trials. Vernonia 'Jonesboro Giant', a 2006 Plant Delights JLBG introduction, forms a clump of 10 12' tall stems, clothed in