{"product_id":"prairie-princess-ironweed","title":"'Prairie Princess' Ironweed (Vernonia hybrid) | Proven Winners® New Variety 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a plant that reigns supreme in both strength and style? Meet ‘Prairie Princess’, the ironclad beauty that’s ready to rule your garden! True to her name, this perennial powerhouse is tough as iron and utterly unbothered by the elements. A proud North American native and close cousin to Asters, she makes her grand entrance in late summer with crowns of rosy-purple blooms that command attention and draw pollinators like royal admirers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBut the show doesn't stop there—her dark olive-green foliage with a silvery sheen brings year-round charm, long after the flower parade has passed. Unlike her wild cousins, ‘Prairie Princess’ keeps her cool (and her shape!), boasting a compact, full habit and sturdy, rain-resistant stems that won't flop under pressure. Plus, she’s no drama queen—mildew-resistant and low-maintenance, she holds her foliage like a true royal through the entire season. Whether you're crafting a pollinator paradise or giving your borders a boost, this is one perennial you’ll want in your royal court.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e26-30 inches tall and 30-36 inches wide at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun (6+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 30-36 inches apart for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eProduces rosy purple flowers in late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains dark olive green foliage with a silver cast spring to frost\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for cut flowers, erosion control, landscapes and mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees and butterflies while resisting deer and rabbits\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNative to North America, drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertilize with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/provenwinnersendlessaisle.com\/products\/zzftmr101zf01\"\u003eProven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food\u003c\/a\u003e in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy free shipping on orders over $125\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSize at shipping varies by the season and plant\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eQuart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePerennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Proven Winners®","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Ships Now","offer_id":48045512720632,"sku":"VENPWP0016102","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/6600\/2168\/files\/VENPWP001-CloseUp-1.jpg?v=1772660047","url":"https:\/\/www.provenwinnersendlessaisle.com\/products\/prairie-princess-ironweed","provider":"Proven Winners Endless Aisle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}