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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.
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum)is atough, tall-growing wildflower that pushes up a robust spike of
loosely spaced yellow flowers. The large coarse leaves of this prairie plant
generally point in a North-South direction, thus its common name, Compass
Plant. It loves lots of sun and grows best in well drained soils; no heavy
clay. Deeply tap-rooted, this is a very waterwise (xeric) plant once
established in the garden. When growing in rich soils with plenty of water,
Compass Plants can reach their full potential to grow over 8 feet tall, and in
the right conditions, plants can live for decades. This long-lived plant may
take a few seasons to reach maturity and full flowering. Compass Plant is a
must-have for low-maintenance gardens and restoring lost prairie habitat. This
is a good plant for meadows and naturalized gardens, and it grows well mixed
with native grasses and other wildflowers. Recommended companion plants include
Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon), Little Bluestem grass (Schizachyrium), and
Prairie Sage (Salvia azurea).
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
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 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.)
