Frostweed
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Also known as Frostweed, White Crownbeard, Iceplant, Iceweed, Virginia Crownbeard, Indian Tobacco, Richweed, Squawweed
The Verbesina plant is a delightful addition to any garden, easy to grow with its lush dark green leaves and charming white flowers that bloom in the autumn. It thrives beautifully in dappled shade at the edges of woodlands, where its spreading rhizomes help it create lovely, large colonies. Each stem features soft, fleshy green flanges running gracefully along its length. During the winter months, when icy weather arrives, these stems release water that freezes into stunning shapes, earning the plant its whimsical name, Frostweed. This lovely plant shines brightest in naturalized landscapes, adding a touch of beauty rather than fitting into more formal settings.
The magnificent ice crystals that form on the stems of this and other plant species have been affectionately called many names, including ice ribbons, ice flowers, ice fringes, ice fingers, ice filaments, ice leaves, frost flowers, frost ribbons, frost freaks, frost beards, and frost castles. Bob Harms at The University of Texas even coined the term crystallofolia for these beautiful formations, while others have whimsically referred to them as rabbit ice and rabbit butter.
Nectar Source Plant: Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Pipevine Swallowtail ( Battus philenor)
Height: 3’-6’
Spread: 1’-3’
Bloom: August-November
Light: Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Texas
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
