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
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
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| Longevity: | Perennial |
| Habit: | Architectural |
| Growing Condition: | Dry sun |
| Season: | Autumn |
| Season: | Summer |
| Good For: | Wildlife Friendly |
| Good For: | Foliage |
| Good For: | Long Blooming |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow |
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Germination: | Germinates easily at room temperatures. Sow shallowly spring summer or early autumn |
Seed
20 seeds per pack (approx).
Available as...
| Seed | Price: £2.50 per pack of 20* | Qty: | Add to Basket | ||
| Nursery Plant | Must be purchased direct from the nursery. | ||||
*Seed numbers are approximate.
