Giant ironweed (Vernonia gigantea)
Giant ironweed, also known as Ironweed
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family and is related to the sunflower. This species thrives in countrysides and fields. Chicory flowers are often described as having a unique, pipe-like shape.
Key Facts About Giant ironweed
Attributes of Giant ironweed
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
91 cm to 2 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Purple Pink
Scientific Classification of Giant ironweed
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Daisy
Genus
Vernonia
Species
Giant ironweed