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Wingstem
Verbesina alternifolia
Partial shade to shade
Medium wet soil
8 feet tall
Blooms June to October
Bloom color yellow
Pot Size: 3.5" W x 3.5" L x 5" D
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$5.00
Available Spring 2023
Keystone Species by the Numbers
The numbers provided indicate how many species of Lepidoptera caterpillars use the plant as a host, or how many pollen specialist bees rely on the plant. Information obtained from Garden for Wildlife published by the National Wildlife Federation. Scroll down the page to load more entries.
| Common Name | Genus | Lepidoptera Species | Specialist Bee Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aster, Aromatic | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, Calico | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
| Aster, New England | Symphyotrichum |
100 |
33 |
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Our Experience
Wingstem in the wild is found sprawling in partial sun to shade areas beneath trees. We recommend giving it ample room to grow. The common name refers to the “wings” on the main stems.
Last year during a NABA count I watched a Summer Azure lay an egg on the stem of a wingstem. It’s always so amazing to watch a butterfly lay eggs!
Summer Azure egg
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