Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum)

Light:

Sun

Flowering:

Summer

Soil:

Any average soil

Height:

72+ inches

Color:

Yellow

Hardiness:

Zone 3 native

Uses:

Native plantings, backdrop. Provides nectar for butterflies and seeds for birds.

Care:

A large, stunning plant that needs careful placement. A bit slow to develop but very long lived. Sunflower-like in appearance and proportion. Attractive foliage.

Native:

Yes