September 2, 2026
Volunteers of native Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia) are growing in the gardens of my yard. That brings me great pleasure as I walk about, here on the mountain. Many cool flowers attracting many pollinators. Among many things that I love about this plant is that deer are not really interested in eating it, though we know that they’ll eat anything if they’re hungry.
Wingstem is a host plant of Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis).
Pure charm in a brilliant shade of yellow.
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