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Compass Plant

Silphium laciniatum

$13.99
$13.99
per Plant - 2.5" Pot
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ZONES  3-8 | Good to grow! Zone

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.

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Description

Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum) is a tough, 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).

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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 fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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key features

Advantages
  • Native
  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Naturalizes
  • Mass Plantings
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late summer to early fall

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Waterwise
  • Moist / Wet
Water Tolerance
Moderate Rainfall
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Mature Height
5-9' tall
Mature Spread
18-36" wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
Ideal Region
  • Northeast
  • Southeast
  • Midwest
  • West
  • Southwest
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Coastal California
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Non-GMO
No
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