Verbesina virginica, Frostweed
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Special Note:
When exposed to freezing temperatures water will be excreted at the base. The water then freezes into a white, flossy substance. This leads to the common name “Frostweed”
- Listing ID: 1225
- Duration: Perennial
- Soil Moisture: 1-5 (dry to wet): 2-3
- Stratification: 30 days cold moist stratification required
- Bloom Time: August-November
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster)
- Sunlight Exposure: Prefers partial shade
- Latin Name: Verbesina virginica
- Common Name: Frostweed, White Crownbeard, Iceplant
- Eco-Region: 251, 255