Prairie Dock
Silphium terebinthinaceum
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. …
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SKU
38480-03 / 18480
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| 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.
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