
Silene virginica #1 (Fire Pink)
May 23, 2020
Silphium terebinthinaceum #2 (Prairie Dock)
May 23, 2020Silphium laciniatum #2 (Compass Plant)
$17.99
-Full Sun
-Moist to Dry Soil
-5-8′ Tall by 2-3′ Wide
-Upright, Clumping Growth Habit
-Yellow Sunflower-like Blooms July-Sept.
-Drought Tolerant
-Zone 4
-Ohio Native
Out of stock
SKU: SilLac2
Categories: Perennials, WIS Unclassified
Tags: Attracts Pollinators Birds Drought Tolerant Dry Soil Full Sun Host Plant Ohio Native
Description
Deeply dissected leaves tend to orient themselves in a north-south direction. At maturity may have up to 100 large yellow flowers on an 8′ stalk. Host to 4 species of Lepidoptera. Does well in poor soils and clay. Very deep rooted. Great for rain gardens. Full sun. Endangered species in OH. 6-8′ Zone 4
Sources:
Herbaceous Perennial Plants by Allan M. Armitage
Growing and Propagating Wildflowers by William Cullina
Missouri Botanical Garden
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Illinois Wildflowers