Compass Plant
CHARACTERISTICS
| Plant Height | 5-8 FT |
|---|---|
| Seed Count | 11,000 Seeds per Pound |
| Botanical Name | Silphium laciniatum |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Environment | Full Sun |
| Preferred Sites | Mesic to Dry Soils _ Upland/Grassland - Disturbed |
| Bloom Period | July-September |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Pollinator Value | Very Good |
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Description
Compass Plant
Compass Plant is a long-lived perennial found in much of the Central and Southern Plains, Eastern and Northeastern United States. This wildflower develops a a broad, very deep taproot descending past 10 feet in prairie soils.
- Usually found on prairie slopes, hillsides and disturbed areas
- Prefers dry, rocky or sandy soils
- Characterized by a central stem that is thick with conspicuous white hairs
- Mature heights of 5-8 feet
- Member of the sunflower family
- Preferred by livestock because of it's palatability
- Taproot can reach up to 15 feet contributing to it's longevity and drought tolerance
- Produces large, broad yellow flowers that bloom during summer
- Two to three years needed for full maturity
- Attracts pollinators
- Deer resistant specie
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