Silphium terebinthinaceum

Common Name: Prairie Dock

SKU: Prairie Dock

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Common Name: Prairie Dock

SKU: Prairie Dock
Prairie Dock has a tall central stalk that ends in sprawling flowering branches.  It has large yellow, sunflower-like blooms that occur late summer to early fall and last about a month.  It has dramatic, attractive clumps of basal leaves that are dark green, ...

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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
Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Road-side/Salt Tolerant, Uncompacted Urban Soils
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands
Growth Form
Shrubby/Multi-stemmed/Low Branching
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Color
Yellow
Fall Color
Yellow
Size
Max height10 Feet Max width6 Feet
Sizing Options
1 Gallon, Flat of 18 (pints), Flat of 32 (plugs)
Additional information
Butterfly host plant, Loved by birds, Pollinator hot spot