compass plant
Silphium laciniatum
Overview
Compass plant (Silphium laciniatum) is a unique wildflower species native to the tallgrass prairies of North America. This species features tall narrow stems with bold yellow daisy-like flowers and oblong, deep lobed leaves. The flowers bloom in the late summer and have a distinctive pine cone-shaped structure at the center. As the plant matures, the stem bends, creating an unusual curved shape which is where it gets its name. Compass plant tolerates drought, full sun, and windy conditions, making it an ideal perennial for xeriscapes.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3-8.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, March, April, May, March, April, May.
Propagation
Division, Root Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Butterflies.
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