Prairie Dock
A member of the moist prairie community, Prairie Dock is a unique towering plant with flowering stalks that arise from a large cluster of broad basal leaves. The sunflower-like blooms last for a month or longer in mid-to-late summer. …
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
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Soil Moisture | Medium, Moist |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Height | 4' - 10' |
Bloom Color | Yellow |
Bloom Time | July, Aug, Sep |
Spacing | 2' |
Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Root Type | Taproot |
Benefits | Birds, Pollinators, Deer Resistant |
Seeds per Oz | 1100 |
Propagation Treatment | Moist Stratification |
Days to Moist Stratify | 30 days |
Direct Sowing Time | Fall |
A member of the moist prairie community, Prairie Dock is a unique towering plant with flowering stalks that arise from a large cluster of broad basal leaves. The sunflower-like blooms last for a month or longer in mid-to-late summer. Once they’ve become established the plants are drought tolerant and long-lived. Individual plants can flourish for decades. The large size and deep taproot make the plant difficult to move, so choose the site carefully in a garden setting. Birds love the seeds.