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Impressive foliage but what is it??

19 years ago

I've been growing this perennial for five years. I got the seeds in South Carolina from a public garden where it blooms in the long summer. Leaves are peculiar for the way they have "fins" running down the trunk. Grows to 10 feet tall. Anyone know what this is?

FireVicar

Woodinville, WA

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hoe_hoe_hoe
19 years ago
You might look into the genus Vernonia, also called Wingstem. If its not that, you might find reference to a look alike. I have a type that looks similar but doesn't have lobed leaves. Its recently started blooming and has yellow, daisy like flowers in large clusters. Does yours?
firevicar
Original Author
19 years ago
Hoe-Hoe-Hoe,

Your lead gave me the final laugh. I've finally found the name of this plant and posted the photo to the Hortiplex. It's Verbesina microptera - Mexican / Texas crownbeard.

Thanks for your help.

Here is a link that might be useful: Verbesina microptera
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hoe_hoe_hoe
19 years ago
Of course, Verbesina... Not sure how Vernonia came out. Its wingstem- Verbesina alternifolia- that I have. Glad you figured it out.

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