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Species Information

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Yellow Wingstem

Verbesina Alternifolia

What makes me special:

Native bees overwinter in my stems if allowed to remain.

I am a larval host to the Gold Moth, Summer Azure Butterfly, and the Silvery Checkerspot.

Warnings:

Weedy


Can spread aggressively

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Zig Zag Goldenrod

Solidago flexicaulis

What makes me special:

Goldenrod pollen is large, sticky and an important fall source for many pollinators..
I do not cause hayfever.

Warnings:

I can be an aggressive woodland species.

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