Wingstem (Actinomeris alternifolia) 2x2x3" Pot

A.k.a. yellow ironweed. A tall, hardy native that naturalizes well in moist soils. A perfect species to add to floodplains, woods edges, and scrubby fence rows for no-maintenance wildlife support. Supports a variety of pollinators and hosts the silvery checkerspot butterfly. Spreads via seeds, not rhizome. Rarely browsed by deer. Light: Part Sun/Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic Soil Type: Loam Height: 4'-8’ Bloom Color: Yellow Bloom Time: Jul-Sep Root Type: Fibrous Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, moths, and wasps. Hosts the silvery checkerspot butterfly, moths such as the gold moth, and some smaller insects. Occasionally browsed by herbivores. Notes: Verbesina alternifolia is the most up-to-date scientific name. The common name ‘yellow ironweed’ refers to wingstem and ironweed’s similar forms and habitat preferences. The two are often found growing together in the wild.