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Silphium laciniatum
Compass Plant
- Category: Perennial, Natives
- Hardiness Zone:3-9
- Height:48-84 Inches
- Spread:18-36 Inches
- Bloom Color: Yellow
Very large basal leaves, up to 18" long, orient themselves on a north-south axis to minimize sun exposure-
giving rise to the common name. Large, yellow, sunflower-like flowers on tall, stiff stems to 9'!
Silphium laciniatum - Compass Plant from Hoffie Nursery
Silphium laciniatum - Compass Plant from Hoffie Nursery
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Very Adaptable |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Bloom Time
| • | July - September |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Silphium laciniatum
Grows easily and tolerates poor soils.
