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Compassplant

Silphium laciniatum

Compassplant
Photo: (c) Laura Clark, some rights reserved (CC BY) · iNaturalist

About Compassplant

Compass plant is a real treasure for any garden. This native wildflower produces cheerful yellow blooms that butterflies and bees absolutely love. The flowers are long-lasting, so you'll have color in your garden for weeks. Once established, it's dependable year after year as a perennial. Even when it's not in bloom, the plant's interesting foliage adds texture and character to your landscape.

Growing compass plant is straightforward. It's a hardy wildflower that adapts well to most garden conditions. Plant it where it gets good sunlight and let it settle in. These tough perennials don't fussily demand a lot of attention once they're growing. You'll find it rewards your patience with beautiful blooms and plenty of wildlife visitors. It's a wonderful addition that takes care of itself.

Native to 33 states