Silphium laciniatum

Common Name: Compass Plant

SKU: Compass Plant

Silphium laciniatum

Common Name: Compass Plant

SKU: Compass Plant
Compass Plant is a very tall prairie plant that produces a beautiful blooming display. Large yellow flowers, about 4 inches in diameter, occur along nearly the entire length of the central stalk, reaching heights of up to 12 feet.  Blooming occurs mid summer ...

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Forbs
Soil Type
Medium, Medium Dry, Medium Wet
Light Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Period
Summer
Urban Environment
Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands
Growth Form
Shrubby/Multi-stemmed/Low Branching
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Color
Yellow
Fall Color
Yellow
Size
Max height10 Feet Max width3 Feet
Sizing Options
1 Gallon, Flat of 18 (pints), Flat of 32 (plugs)
Additional information
Butterfly host plant, Loved by birds, Pollinator hot spot