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COMPASS PLANT

Silphium laciniatum

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Summary

Known for its basal leaves that often orient to point north-south, Compass Plant is a perennial member of the sunflower family.

Plant Characteristics
Taxonomy

Zone

Regional Growing Zone
1 - Northwest Coastal, 5 - Midwest, 6 - Northeast Lakes, 9 - Southeast, 10 - South Florida, 11 - South Texas, 12 - Southwest
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Temperature Zone
Warm, Cool, Transitional

Plant Characteristics

Height
36" - 72"
Bloom Period
Summer
Bloom Color
Yellow
Leaf Color
Green
Growing Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Full Sun

Plant Information

Planting Season
Fall - Spring
Plant Depth
.5"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination
55° F
Establishment
Moderate

Seed Information

Seeds Per Pound
10,560
Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Silphium
Species
Silphium laciniatum

Coverage Area & Available Sizes

COVERAGE: 25 lbs/acre

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Applications

Conservation

Conservation, Reclamation & Restoration

Pasture & Range

Pollinator Beneficial Plants

Prairie

Reclamation & Restoration

Wildlife

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