Wingstem - Verbesina alternifolia
Verbesina alternifolia, or Wingstem, presents a tall, striking form with distinctive winged stems and large, lance-shaped leaves. Its clusters of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers create a vibrant late-season display. Historically, preparations using this plant were employed for various wellness-related purposes, though modern scientific validation is limited. In garden and riparian settings, it provides a strong vertical element, creating a dramatic backdrop and adding a splash of late-season color. Its ability to thrive in moist conditions makes it ideal for naturalizing along streams and pond edges, where it contributes to habitat diversity and provides valuable pollinator support. Wingstem excels in creating structural interest, particularly in wild gardens and naturalized areas.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Wet
Bloom time: Late Summer, Early Fall
Height: 4-8ft
Wetland Status: FACW
Host Plant: Various moths, including some members of the Cucullia genus, and it supports a wide range of pollinators.
Verbesina alternifolia, or Wingstem, presents a tall, striking form with distinctive winged stems and large, lance-shaped leaves. Its clusters of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers create a vibrant late-season display. Historically, preparations using this plant were employed for various wellness-related purposes, though modern scientific validation is limited. In garden and riparian settings, it provides a strong vertical element, creating a dramatic backdrop and adding a splash of late-season color. Its ability to thrive in moist conditions makes it ideal for naturalizing along streams and pond edges, where it contributes to habitat diversity and provides valuable pollinator support. Wingstem excels in creating structural interest, particularly in wild gardens and naturalized areas.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Wet
Bloom time: Late Summer, Early Fall
Height: 4-8ft
Wetland Status: FACW
Host Plant: Various moths, including some members of the Cucullia genus, and it supports a wide range of pollinators.
Verbesina alternifolia, or Wingstem, presents a tall, striking form with distinctive winged stems and large, lance-shaped leaves. Its clusters of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers create a vibrant late-season display. Historically, preparations using this plant were employed for various wellness-related purposes, though modern scientific validation is limited. In garden and riparian settings, it provides a strong vertical element, creating a dramatic backdrop and adding a splash of late-season color. Its ability to thrive in moist conditions makes it ideal for naturalizing along streams and pond edges, where it contributes to habitat diversity and provides valuable pollinator support. Wingstem excels in creating structural interest, particularly in wild gardens and naturalized areas.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Wet
Bloom time: Late Summer, Early Fall
Height: 4-8ft
Wetland Status: FACW
Host Plant: Various moths, including some members of the Cucullia genus, and it supports a wide range of pollinators.
