In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Sam Hoadley, Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center, all about Ironweed (Vernonia spp.) for the Mid-Atlantic Region. The plant profile is on Night-Blooming Cereus and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Love Grows from Christy Page of Green Prints.You can find Mt. Cuba Center's Vernonia Report here.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 182: Amsoniahttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-182-amsonia.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 134: Carexhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-134-carex-for.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 99: Trilliumshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-99-trilliums.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 69: Garden Phlox⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/08/gardendc-podcast-episode-69-garden-phlox.htmVisit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes wil be posted after 2/15/2025.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 2-8-2025.