Verbesina microptera

Also Known As

Mexican Winged Crown-Beard

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7a-9b

Verbesina microptera plant details

Verbesina microptera is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and gray foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbesina microptera

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and gray
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
Uses: big leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbesina microptera

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A strange and wonderful Mexican member of the aster family, a giant perennial reaching to 10 ft tall x 3-4 ft wide with gray-blue, maple-shaped leaves up to 15" long on thick green stems with "wings". Amazing on its own and even more fabulous in autumn topped with fragrant umbrels of yellow aster-licious flowers. Best in full sun and well-drained soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.