Compass Plant Seeds
SKU: AM012955
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Overview
This native wildflower’s seed provides vital food for birds, and attracts a variety of pollinators with its nectar. Named for the fact that its leaves always grow facing east and west with their tips pointed north, Compass Plant prefers full sun and can grow up to 9’ tall. Its prolific yellow blooms, long bloom time, and statuesque height make it the perfect choice for a larger prairie, meadow or the back of a garden border. All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Perennial.
key features
Botanical Name
Silphium laciniatum
Seed Life Cycle
Perennial
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Ideal Region
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Seed Coverage
Mature plants are 18-36" wide
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Mass Plantings
SKU
AM012955
Description
A beautiful native wildflower, Compass Plant has a range from Ontario, through the central and eastern regions of the United States, and as far west as New Mexico. It's seed provides vital food for birds, and attracts a variety of native pollinators with its nectar. Named for the fact that its leaves always grow facing east and west with their tips pointed north, Compass Plant prefers full sun and can grow up to 9’ tall. Its prolific yellow blooms, long bloom time, and statuesque height make it the perfect choice for a larger prairie, meadow or the back of a garden border.
