C18640 - Compassplant - Silphium laciniatum

Weight: 0.01 lbs

Compassplant - Silphium laciniatum This unusual plant has fleshy, deeply divided leaves that often orient themselves in a north-south direction, thus the name Compassplant. Slow-growing but extremely long-living, it develops a tremendous taproot. Well developed plants may have up to one hundred large yellow flowers that open over a month long period. The nutritious seeds are widely used by birds. SEED GERMINATION INFO Cold, moist stratification. Mix seed with moist but not wet, sterile growing medium. Place mixture in a labeled, sealed plastic bag and store in refridgerator for six to eight weeks. Note: Some seed may germinate in the storage bag if moist stratified too long. If sprouting occurs, plant immediately. Another method is to sow seed outdoors in late autumn so that they may overwinter. Approx. 20 seeds per pack Colour : Yellow Blooms : July to Sept. Light : Full sun Height : 3' - 10' Soil : Sand to Clay Water : Dry to Medium

Makes Great Cutflowers Attracts Songbirds