Wingstem
Verbesina alternifolia
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Wingstem is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 5–7 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with yellow flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- 5–7 ft
- Spread
- 2–4 ft
- Bloom Time
- Fall, Late Summer
- Bloom Color
- Yellow
- Garden Goals
- Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Back border; woodland edge; pollinator garden; naturalized area
- Wildlife Value
- Summer Azure; multiple butterflies and moths
Wingstem grows best in full sun or shade with medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically 5–7 ft tall and 2–4 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support hummingbirds, butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Summer Azure; multiple butterflies and moths. It is well suited to Back border, woodland edge, pollinator garden, naturalized area.
Good to know: Tall and vigorous; may spread; pairs well with ironweed.