Silphium laciniatum - Wikipedia
Silphium laciniatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known commonly as compassplant [2] or compass plant. It is native to North America, where it occurs in Ontario in Canada and the eastern and central United States as far west as New Mexico. [3]
Compass Plant, A Complete Guide To Silphium laciniatum
The Compass Plant is a herbaceous perennial native to Central North America. Scientifically known as Silphium laciniatum, it grows 6-12’ tall in full sun and well draining soil. Blooming numerous yellow daisy-like flowers for six weeks in Summer, it attracts numerous long-tongue bees and butterflies. [1] [2]
General: Compass plant is a long lived, perennial member of the sunflower family. Its basal leaves and stems all arise from an underground crown. A large reddish brown tap root 1 to 2 inches in diameter is located just below the crown.
Silphium laciniatum Compass Plant | Prairie Moon Nursery
A true icon of the prairies, Compass Plant is an incredible addition to your landscape. Given moist, rich soils, mature compass plants can reach upwards of 8 feet in height. It is quite a sight to see pollinators flit from flower to flower while birds perch upon the stems.
Compass Plant - Silphium laciniatum - Prairie Nursery
Compass Plant is an iconic prairie flower, named for its remarkably large basal leaves that often orient themselves in a north-south direction. Individual plants may grow slowly, but are very long-lived and have been known to live for nearly 100 years.
Silphium laciniatum - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Silphium laciniatum, commonly called compass plant, is a herbaceous perennial native to prairies, glades, roadsides, railroad right-of-ways, and other open, disturbed habitats in the Midwest and portions of the southern United States.
Silphium laciniatum (Compass Plant) - Gardenia
Slow-growing, long-lived and eye-catching, Silphium laciniatum (Compass Plant) is a tall, coarse perennial with stiff and sturdy, erect, hairy stems adorned with brilliant yellow daisy flowers, 5 in. across (12 cm), scattered along the top half.
Compass plant grows in the eastern half of Kansas. It is found in the eastern section of the Great Plains from North Dakota to Texas and eastward to Ohio and Alabama. Habitat: Compass plant grows in full sun in tallgrass and mixed grass prairies …
Meadow Garden Compass Plant - Gardening Know How
Jan 29, 2022 · Compass plant is a natural in a wildflower meadow, prairie garden, or a native plant garden. Important compass plant uses include its ability to attract a number of important pollinators, including a variety of native bees and several types of …
Compass Plant - Missouri Department of Conservation
Compass plant grows to 8 feet tall and has foot-long, deeply cleft leaves at its base. It got its common name because its leaves turn so that the surfaces face east and west to take full advantage of the sun’s rays.