Verbesina alternifolia

wingstem

Family	Compositae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft)
Spread	0.6 - 1.8 m (2 - 6 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
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Description	Verbesina alternifolia (wingstem) bears showy blooms during late summer to mid fall.
Special Characteristics	Butterflies are attracted to Verbesina alternifolia .
Cautions	Be advised that Verbesina alternifolia (wingstem) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.