Description
                        
                            Vernonia lamii (also called Vernonia, Ironweed, and Purpletop, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to China, India, and Nepal, and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Vernonia lamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Vernonia lamii has small white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Vernonia lamii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.