How to Grow Wingstem from Seed?

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established.

How to grow wingstem?

Wingstem grows well in full sun to part shade. It likes rich moist soil so if you have poor dryer soils give it some shade. Good companions for Wingstem are Common Milkweed, New England Aster, New York Aster, Flattopped White Aster, Greencone flower, and Joe Pye weed.

Is wingstem perennial?

Verbesina alternifolia commonly called wingstem or yellow ironweed is a tall, weedy, clump-forming perennial that is native to woodland areas in eastern and central North America. ... Flowers sometimes appear rayless with only disk flowers, hence the common name of yellow ironweed.

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