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Compass Plant
Silphium laciniatum
General Information
Plant Information
Plant Type:
Herbaceous perennial
Sun Preference:
Full Sun * Part Sun
Soil Moisture Preference:
Medium-Wet * Medium * Medium-Dry * Dry
Plant Height:
6 to 8 feet
Plant Width:
1.5 to 3 feet
Plant Spacing:
3 to 4 feet
Flower Color:
Yellow
Flower timing:
July to September
Culture Information:
Tolerates:
Pests & Disease:
Wildlife Use:
Native to:
More Information:
NC State Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden:
TN-KY Plant Atlas
Other Link:
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