Compassplant
Silphium laciniatum

- Asteraceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
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
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Wisconsin