Overview
Vernonia crinita 'Mammuth' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Vernonia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Vernonia crinita 'Mammuth' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, prairie planting, wildflower meadow and flower borders and beds.
About
Vernonia crinita 'Mammuth' is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar within the Vernonia genus, which comprises about 350 species of forbs and shrubs in the Asteraceae family, commonly known as ironweeds. This cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade and is suitable for both exposed and sheltered sites, preferring moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, 'Mammuth' is well-suited to cottage and informal gardens, prairie plantings, wildflower meadows, and flower borders. It can be propagated by seed or division.
About the genus
Vernonia is a genus of about 350 species of forbs and shrubs in the family Asteraceae. Some species of this genus are known as ironweeds. Some species are edible and of economic value.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Vernonia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Vernonia crinita 'Mammuth' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Vernonia crinita 'Mammuth'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Leaf miners
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Vernonia crinita 'Mammuth'?
Vernonia crinita 'Mammuth' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Vernonia crinita 'Mammuth' need?
Vernonia crinita 'Mammuth' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Vernonia crinita 'Mammuth' hardy in the UK?
Vernonia crinita 'Mammuth' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Vernonia crinita 'Mammuth'?
Seed, Division.
