Silphium laciniatum

Compass Plant

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Item #: 1450

Zones: 3a to 10b

Dormancy: Winter

Height: 72" tall

Culture: Sun

Origin: United States

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


One of the true oddities of the plant world. The deeply cut and wierd looking foliage, appears to come directly from the ground, then orients itself in a north/south direction to avoid mid day sun. The large flower heads feature hundreds of smaller sunflower like flowers...trick your neighborhood know it all with this one!