Discover the beauty of Verbesina alternifolia, also known as wingstem or yellow ironweed. This flowering plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and can grow from 30 to 200+ cm high, with lance-elliptic or lanceolate leaves and saucer-like involucres. The plant produces yellow ray and disc florets that are sure to brighten up any garden or landscape. Verbesina alternifolia is a secure species according to NatureServe, and although it may no longer be present in Delaware, it can still be found in various parts of North America. Explore its unique features and bring the beauty of wingstem to your garden today!