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Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia)

Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia) is a tall, upright perennial wildflower native to eastern North America, featuring large, heart-shaped leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers.

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Sunlight

Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some dryness.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, moist, fertile loam.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Water

Prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some dryness.

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, moist, fertile loam.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.2-2.4 m

Spread

0.6-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, opposite, ovate to cordate

Flower Size

2.5-5 cm

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Synonyms
Actinomeris alternifolia DC.
Actinomeris oppositifolia Fresen.
Actinomeris procera Steud.
Actinomeris squarrosa Nutt.
Coreopsis acuta Pursh
Coreopsis alternifolia L.
Coreopsis procera Aiton
Pterophyton alternifolium Cass.
Pterophyton procerum Cass.
Ridan alternifolia (L.) Kuntze
Verbesina coreopsis Michx.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusVerbesina
  • speciesVerbesina alternifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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