Arkansas Ironweed (Vernonia Arkansana) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Vernonia arkansana, commonly known as Arkansas Ironweed, is a robust perennial native to North America's tallgrass prairies, known for its striking purple flowers and adaptability to wet meadows and stream banks.