Silphium
laciniatum
“Compass Plant”
GOT CLAY? This big, refined Sunflower-looking native from the Midwest
is well known in those parts for its ability to thrive in clay. Towering,
5’-8’, branching stalks bear up to 100 large (4”-5”)
“sunflowers” at one time. The deeply lobed foliage is
very attractive & turns to face the sun all day. Long lived, it
flourishes in the garden & with its very long taproot, tolerates
drought extremely well. Good cut flower, many medicinal uses - bird
& butterfly magnet! Blooms June - September.
Avg./Low water