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frostweed

frostweed

Verbesina virginica

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 6bZone 9b

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Frostweed is a native perennial wildflower known for its delicate white flowers that bloom late in the season and its distinctive ice-crystal formations on the stems in early winter. It attracts pollinators and provides late-season color in naturalized gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asteraceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with