Frostweed, White Crownbeard, Iceplant, Iceweed, Virginia Crownbeard, Indian Tobacco, Richweed, Squawweed
Frostweed gets its name from an interesting trait when the temps hit freezing - the plant exudes water and freezes into crazy shapes! Obviously, this means it is cold hardy for all you wildflower lovers outside of Florida! 4" pots, seed grown, shipped in careful wrapping. Available for local pickup as well.
Will Grow In These States: AL , AR , DC , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV
Native Distribution: Pennsylvania west to central Texas, south to Florida
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Plant Specifics
Water Use: Low , Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Use Ornamental: Good as understory in landscape restorations within its range. Also useful as a transitional plant between manicured and wild areas.
Use Wildlife: Attracts butterflies
Use Other: Leaves dried and used as tobacco by some indigenous peoples.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Nectar Source: yes
Deer Resistant: High