Verbesina virginica L., or Frostweed, has a unique story behind its nickname. When winter weather brings ice, the stems release water that freezes into different and unique shapes. I want to come back during winter when it is cold enough for water to freeze and see these cool structures! The intricate ice designs on this plant has resulted it it being given a plethora of nicknames including: ice ribbons, ice flowers, ice fringes, ice fingers, ice filaments, ice leaves, frost flowers, frost ribbons, frost freaks, frost beards, frost castles. The cold never bothered it anyway.
