Compassplant
Silphium laciniatum
An iconic prairie flower, Compass Plant is best known for its remarkable, large basal leaves that orient into a north-south direction, giving the plant its name. Individual plants may grow slowly, but are very long-lived and have been known …
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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 |
An iconic prairie flower, Compass Plant is best known for its remarkable, large basal leaves that orient into a north-south direction, giving the plant its name. 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.
