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.