Frostweed

Verbesina virginica, also known as frostweed, is a native wildflower to the Southeastern United States. It is a tall, herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 8 feet tall. Frostweed has distinctive stems with soft, fleshy green flanges running longitudinally down their length. 

Frostweed blooms in late summer and fall, producing clusters of white ray florets and white disk florets with contrasting purplish-black anthers. The flowers are attractive to many bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It is a relatively easy-to-grow plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. It is deer resistant and tolerant of a variety of soil types, including clay and sand.

Frostweed is a valuable addition to any native plant garden or wildflower meadow. It provides a late-season food source for pollinators and adds beauty to the landscape with its tall, stately stems and white flowers.

In addition to its ornamental value, frostweed has also been used medicinally by Native Americans. The leaves were dried and used as tobacco or as a tea to treat coughs and colds. It is a beautiful and beneficial plant that is well-suited for cultivation in home gardens. It is a low-maintenance plant that provides late-season blooms and attracts pollinators.