Here is the reason for the name Fostweed. When the plant freezes it bursts and the juices make beautiful ice patterns.
The Amazing Frostweed, Verbesina virginica.
And another form, it is different every time.
Wow! That is so cool. I wonder if any of its relatives do the same thing? I found quite a few plants this summer. Same genus, but a different species. I'll have to look it up later. How long does that effect last?
Unfortunately only as long as the temperature stays below freezing.
Bur it sure is neat. I hope your plants will do it for you, if not, I can send you some seed.
Josephine.
I thought that was snow in the first picture, then realized it that neat effect!
Yes, it looks like frozen whipped cream, very neat, of course with the temperature at 17 degrees tonight, we will still have it tomorrow.
I remember seeing those in the Austin area when I was little... always thought they were neat.
Now frostweed dont you go and feeze on us. LOL
Hello Ted, did your Frostweed make the ice for you this Winter?
No I lost it trying to keep it inside I think.
It may just have gone dormant in the pot. But if you lost it, you will get more this coming Spring, I promise.