Frostweed (Verbesina virginica) is a versatile and resilient perennial that brightens late summer and autumn gardens with clusters of delicate, lacy white flowers. Blooming when few other plants can withstand the heat, Frostweed becomes a vital nectar source for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to your landscape.

Key Features:

• Late-Season Blooms: Produces elegant white flower clusters from late summer through fall, providing essential nectar for pollinators.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts butterflies, moths, and bees, supporting critical wildlife during a time when resources are scarce.
• Versatile Growth: Thrives in a variety of soil and light conditions but stays more compact and blooms more profusely in drier soils with full sun exposure.
• Unique Winter Feature: In cold weather, the plant’s stems produce fascinating ice formations, adding interest to the winter garden.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, frostweed requires minimal care and is drought-tolerant.
• Deer Resistant: Resilient to deer browsing, ensuring lasting beauty in your garden.
• Eco-Friendly: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.

Available in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to fit any garden size.

Why Choose Frostweed?

Frostweed’s adaptability and stunning late-season blooms make it a standout choice for native gardens, wildflower meadows, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Its ability to thrive in tough conditions, while offering food and habitat for wildlife, ensures it will bring both aesthetic and ecological benefits to your garden year after year.

Planting Tips:

1. Location: Plant in full sun to part shade with well-drained to moderately dry soil.
2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it requires less water.
3. Maintenance: Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. Leave stems standing in winter to enjoy the unique ice formations they produce.

For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center. 

Add frostweed to your garden for its late-season beauty, pollinator appeal, and easy maintenance. With its versatility and unique features, this perennial is a must-have for any wildlife-friendly landscape.

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• AL
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Returns: Due to the nature of our products, we are unable to offer order cancellations, returns or exchanges. In order to guarantee your satisfaction, all plants are covered by our 365-Day Plant Guarantee.

*To ensure your plants arrive healthy, we may delay shipments to certain areas during times of extreme temperatures, natural disasters, or other conditions that will impact the plants during transit

Sizing: At the time of shipment, our plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage around 4-8” high.

Recommended container sizes (in width) for container planting:

• 24 In
• 36 In
• 48 In