{"product_id":"vernonia-lettermannii","title":"Vernonia lettermannii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVernonia lettermannii\u003c\/em\u003e is distinguished from other forms of \u003cem\u003eVernonia\u003c\/em\u003e by its narrow, fine foliage — smaller in scale and more rounded, with multiple stems forming a well-furnished clump. The flowers conform to the genus character: tight, thistle-like, deep violet-purple blooms held in dense clusters at the ends of willowy stems, rich in nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearing in August, they deliver a vivid injection of colour to the autumn garden, often lasting into early October before forming fuzzy, soft brown seedheads — a valuable food source for birds through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the rocky plains of North America, \u003cem\u003eVernonia lettermannii\u003c\/em\u003e is tough and adaptable. A natural fit for prairie-style planting alongside ornamental grasses, it has also earned its place in contemporary schemes. Thrives in sun in any reasonable soil and, once established, tolerates short periods of drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight × Spread: 75cm × 50cm\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53046067626326,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53600972996950,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Vernonialettermannii_1of1.jpg?v=1775465614","url":"https:\/\/hardysplants.live\/products\/vernonia-lettermannii","provider":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}