Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum) 2x2x3" Pot
Spring Preorder Item
Preorder period ends April 1. Preorder pickup is at Geist Nursery during our Early Access Sale May 1-4. Preorder items and shippable items require two, separate transactions. More details here.
A hardy, drought resistant plant once established, though it may take multiple years to do so. With distinct, deeply lobed leaves and an inflorescence that takes up most of its height, compass* plant always adds interest to a planting!
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry
Soil Type: Loam, Sandy, Tolerates Poor Soil
Height: 5'-9'
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul-Sep
Root Type: Taproot
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract mainly bees and flies, but butterflies are occasional visitors. Supports a relatively small number of insects.
*Not a reliable means of orientation, please use an actual magnetic compass.
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