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Winged stems

Synonym(s) Actinomeris alternifolia; Coreopsis alternifolia Common name wingstem Family asteraceae Life cycle perennial Flowers yellow (Sep-Oct) Size to 12' Light sun-part shade From seed Flowers first year from seed sown indoors early. detailed seed-starting info below Seed ripens mid-October Somewhat coarse US native wildflower, named for the ridges along its upright stem. The reflexed yellow flowers, in loose clusters, make a splash of color in late summer.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: back yard island

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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Seed-starting details for this plant

2007. Seed from '06 trade. Baggy 35F (6w) - 70F (18d; 60%G, 3-7d) - 75F (no further G)

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