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Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

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Verbesina alternifolia (Wingstem)

This easily recognized wildflower appears on average to moist sites at the edges of woods and along roadsides from July to September. It is named for its unusual winged stems. Wing-stem can grow to a height of six feet, and the distinctive flowers are characterized by the greenish-yellow centers and drooping ray flowers.

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Height
4-6 Feet

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Spread
-24 Inches

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Deep Yellow


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-6

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Calico Aster (Aster laterifolius), New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), Riddell's Goldenrod (Solidago riddellii), Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FAC+

Nature Attracting

Butterfly

Season of Interest

Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

Moderate

Special Uses

Fresh Cut Flower

Sun Exposure

Medium Sun/Average Shade
Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Butterfly Nectar
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