Silphium laciniatum (Compass Plant)

Big deeply cut leaves at intervals up 8ft sturdy stems. Worth growing for its leaves alone. Apparently young plants orient their leaves North-South and were used as compasses by early American settlers. In late summer and autumn sprays of big yellow daisies at the top. Likes sun and drainage 8ft

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Hardiness:

Hardy

Longevity:

Perennial

Growing Condition:

Dry sun

Season:

Autumn, Summer

Good For:

Foliage, Long Blooming, Wildlife Friendly

Colour:

Yellow

Germination:

Germinates easily at room temperatures. Sow shallowly spring summer or early autumn