Yellow Ironweed
Verbesina alternifolia
Asteraceae
Other names
Wingstem
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Native distribution
Not Native to the Finger Lakes Region, Eastern U.S.A.
Biocultural value
Abundant nectar in the flowers attracts bees.
Location
Mundy Wildflower Garden, Robison Herb Garden
Source of plant
Audry O'Connor
Description
Perennial reaching 9' in height; leaves alternate, lanceolate-oblong, to 10" long, serrate, narrowed to apetiolar base. Flower heads 1" to 2" across, many, corymbose, flowers yellow; achenes spreading in alldirections to form a globose head when mature.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
bee plant