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Wingstem

Wingstem

Verbesina alternifolia

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4aZone 9b

Wingstem is a native wildflower with distinctive winged stems and yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. It attracts pollinators and is excellent for naturalized gardens and meadows.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–6′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatorpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division