Wingstem (Actinomeris alternifolia)

A tall, hardy native perfect for woodland edges or tall meadows. Supports a variety of pollinators and the silvery checkerspot butterfly. Naturalizes well in moist soils, spreads via seeds, not rhizome. Rarely browsed by deer.

Light: Part Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic

Soil Type: Loam

Height: 4'-8’

Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: Jul-Sep

Root Type: Fibrous

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, moths, and wasps. Hosts the silvery checkerspot butterfly, moths such as the gold moth, and some smaller insects. Occasionally browsed by herbivores.