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Verbesina Species, Mexican Winged Crown-Beard, Texas Crownbeard

Verbesinamicroptera

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Verbesina (ver-bes-SIGH-nuh)

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Species

microptera (my-KROP-ter-uh)

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Synonym

Verbesina rumicifolia

Verbesina texana

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

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negative

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Mexican Winged Crown-Beard, Texas Crownbeard,
Verbesina microptera, is Endemic to Texas.

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