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Name: Compass Plant
Type: Silphium laciniatum
Description:
A tall, sturdy, rough, bristly plant that grows on stiff, hairy, resinous stems to 9' tall. Features sunflower-like flowers (to 5" wide) with yellow rays and yellow center disks. Flowers bloom in loose spikes on the upper parts of the plant in summer. Grows in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates poor soils.
A tall, sturdy, rough, bristly plant that grows on stiff, hairy, resinous stems to 9' tall. Features sunflower-like flowers (to 5" wide) with yellow rays and yellow center disks. Flowers bloom in loose spikes on the upper parts of the plant in summer. Grows in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates poor soils.
Location: Yellow
Sun Level: Full sun
Spread: -18 in.
Height: 5-9 ft in.
Care:
Propagation:
Diseases:
No serious insect or disease problems. Slow to establish and may not flower until the second or third year.
No serious insect or disease problems. Slow to establish and may not flower until the second or third year.