How much sun does Frostweed need?

Frostweed grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Frostweed bloom?

Frostweed blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.

Where is Frostweed native?

Frostweed (Verbesina microptera) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Frostweed attract?

Frostweed draws butterflies and bees.

Is Frostweed HOA-friendly?

Frostweed takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Frostweed

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Verbesina microptera

Last reviewed: October 2026

Toxicity unknown

Frostweed (Verbesina microptera) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

low

Size

12"–72" H × 12"–36" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

Pollinators

butterflies, bees

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Southern Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain

Frostweed is a native Texas perennial that produces clusters of small white daisy-like flowers from summer through late fall. It forms an upright, branching plant that can reach up to 6 feet tall in ideal conditions but typically stays more compact in cultivated settings.

In an HOA neighborhood

Frostweed takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range

Wildlife value

This plant is excellent for supporting native bees and butterflies with its long blooming season. The extended flowering period from June through November provides crucial late-season nectar when many other plants have finished blooming.

Common questions

How much sun does Frostweed need?: Frostweed grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Frostweed bloom?: Frostweed blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Where is Frostweed native?: Frostweed (Verbesina microptera) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Frostweed attract?: Frostweed draws butterflies and bees.
Is Frostweed HOA-friendly?: Frostweed takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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