White Crownbeard
(Verbesina virginica)
White Crownbeard (Verbesina virginica)
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Photo by: Sam Kieschnick | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Sam Kieschnick | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2016-09-08T21:55:04-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Verbesina virginica, commonly known as White Crownbeard or Frostweed, is a deciduous biennial or perennial herb native to open woodlands, forest edges, and scrub areas in the Southeastern and Central United States. It can grow to a height of 2-8 feet (0.6-2.4 meters) and a width of 2-6 feet (0.6-1.8 meters). White Crownbeard has a clumping form with lance-shaped leaves and is known for its distinctive white flowers that bloom in late summer to fall, which are particularly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
In the garden, White Crownbeard is valued for its late-season blooms and its ability to thrive in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to full shade. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. This plant is often used in wildflower gardens, borders, and as a part of pollinator-friendly landscapes. While it prefers well-drained soils, it is adaptable to different soil types. Gardeners should be aware that Verbesina virginica can self-seed prolifically and may require management to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
In the garden, White Crownbeard is valued for its late-season blooms and its ability to thrive in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to full shade. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. This plant is often used in wildflower gardens, borders, and as a part of pollinator-friendly landscapes. While it prefers well-drained soils, it is adaptable to different soil types. Gardeners should be aware that Verbesina virginica can self-seed prolifically and may require management to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 2-7.5 feet
- Width: 2-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands, forest edges, and scrub areas in the Southeastern United States
Other Names
Common Names: Frostweed, Virginia Crownbeard
Scientific Names: , Verbesina virginica, Verbesina virginica var. laciniata, Verbesina laciniata, Verbesina polycephala, Verbesina sinuata, Phaethusa virginica, Verbesina virginica var. insularis, Phaethusa laciniata, Siegesbeckia laciniata
GBIF Accepted Name: Verbesina virginica L.