{"product_id":"yellow-wingstem-wildflower-seed-plugs-verbesina-alternifolia","title":"Yellow Wingstem Wildflower Seed Plugs (Verbesina alternifolia)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYellow wingstem (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eVerbesina alternifolia\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tall native perennial forb reaching heights of 4 to 8 feet, featuring distinctive winged stems and bright yellow, daisy-like flower heads that bloom from late summer through fall. It performs best in USDA planting zones 4 through 8, adapting well to full sun or partial shade in moist, fertile, or alluvial soils found along woodland edges, thickets, and stream banks. Yellow wingstem is also called \"frostweed\" due to the base of the plant forming beautiful \"ribbons\" of frost in the winter. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe late-season blossoms provide heavy nectar and pollen loads for long-tongued bees, bumblebees, and various butterflies, while songbirds and game birds like bobwhite quail consume the dry seeds. Additionally, the foliage acts as a dedicated host plant for specialized caterpillars including the silvery checkerspot and gold moth.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAs an ornamental addition, this plant fits naturally into large wildflower meadows, prairie restorations, and native rain gardens rather than formal borders due to its vigorous self-seeding habit and tall, informal stature. It brings robust vertical interest and reliable seasonal color when other summer blooms begin to fade.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nativ Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"1 plug","offer_id":48043125375127,"sku":null,"price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 plugs","offer_id":48043125407895,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/0315\/2697\/files\/YW1.jpg?v=1790609509","url":"https:\/\/www.nativnurseries.com\/products\/yellow-wingstem-wildflower-seed-plugs-verbesina-alternifolia","provider":"Nativ Nurseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}