Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Verbesina
Verbesina alternifolia ( Wingstem )
A perennial, reaching a maximum height of 9 ( rarely over 7 ) feet, that is native to North America ( Iowa to southern Ontario to southeast New York State; south to Kansas to Louisiana to Georgia.
The narrow leaves, up to 12 x 2 inches, are rough in texture.
The yellow, daisy-like flowers, up to 2 inches across, are borne mid-summer to mid-autumn.
The sturdy upright flower stalks are winged. The seeds are loved by birds.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 in full sun to partial shade and is easy to grow on a wide variety of sites.
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