Compass Plant
Perennial

Compass Plant

Silphium laciniatum

Tall stems with large yellow daisies tower over deeply cut basal leaves that align north-south.

Bloom Season
Jul - Sep
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
5-9' tall
USDA Zones 3-8
Bloom Colors
Yellow
Traits
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly✦ Low Maintenance
Soil
Poor SoilLoamClay
Pairs Well With
Switchgrass
Grass
Prairie Dropseed
Grass
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