Verbesina turbascensis

Also Known As

Tree Daisy

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20'
W: 10'

planting zones

9a-11

Verbesina turbascensis plant details

Verbesina turbascensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbesina turbascensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 20 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in winter
Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, showy, tropical-looking, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbesina turbascensis

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Prehistoric looking & virtually unknown in the garden world, this massive & majestic tree daisy sports the most dramatic foliage of almost any plant we grow! Leaves are up to 2' long, heavily lobed, with a felted surface, & purple highlights. Originally a gift from Strybing Arboretum, this giant from the Aster family grows to 20' tall, & is soft stemmed & multibranching to 10' wide or more with time. Flowering occurs in Winter when a display of foot-wide racemes of small white flowers bloom at the tip of each branch. Smashing! Plants can be cut back hard periodically to control height, & rejuvinate growth, & look best where they are protected from weather than can damage the giant leaves. Rich soil for best show!