Compass Plant, Silphium laciniatum, close up of flower in full bloom
Compass Plant, Silphium laciniatum, with visiting bird
Compass Plant, Silphium laciniatum many flower heads
Compass Plant, Silphium laciniatum, close up of flower in full bloom
Compass Plant, Silphium laciniatum, with visiting bird
Compass Plant, Silphium laciniatum many flower heads
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Compass Plant
Silphium laciniatum
SKU: HC017874
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Overview
A Great Plains native, Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum) is a tough, long-lived prairie wildflower that loves lots of sun, with summer flowers that seem to climb the towering stem. A must-have for habitat gardens, the flowers are highly attractive to native bees, while the fall ripening seeds are a favorite of seed-eating songbirds. Highly drought resistant once established, Compass Plants can live for decades.
key features
Botanical Name
Silphium laciniatum
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Naturalizes, Mass Plantings
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Waterwise, Moist / Wet
Water Tolerance
Moderate Rainfall
Mature Height
5-9' tall
Mature Spread
18-36" wide
Bloom Time
Late summer to early fall
SKU
HC017874
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