Common Ironweed is a native, perennial wildflower in Wisconsin. It grows up to six feet tall. The flowers are small, tubular, and purple, and form dense clusters on the top of the stems. It has dark green, coarsely toothed leaves that are smooth on both sides. The alternate leaves get up to five inches long and 1/2 inch across. This plant tolerates wet to dry soils and full sun to light shade. It is commonly found in moist meadows, prairies, thickets, and fields. (SF)