Compass Plant
Silphium laciniatum
Compass Plant is an iconic prairie flower, named for its remarkably large basal leaves that often orient themselves in a north-south direction. Slow growing and very long-lived, mature plants produce numerous large yellow flowers that open …
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SKU
38440-03 / 18440
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height | 5' - 10' |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | July, Aug, Sep |
| Spacing | 2' |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Root Type | Taproot |
| Benefits | Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Seeds per Oz | 650 |
| Propagation Treatment | Moist Stratification |
| Days to Moist Stratify | 30 days |
| Direct Sowing Time | Fall |
Compass Plant is an iconic prairie flower, named for its remarkably large basal leaves that often orient themselves in a north-south direction. Individual plants may grow slowly, but are very long-lived and have been known to live for nearly 100 years. Mature plants are impressive, and produce numerous large yellow flowers along the stem, that open from June through September. Birds seek out the very nutritious seeds.
