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Silphium terebinthinaceum (NGN)

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Tall stalks, to 10′, carry bright yellow flowers above the broad, coarse foliage that grows about 2′ tall in clusters close to the ground. Foliage is spade-shaped with a rough, “cat’s tongue” texture typical of Silphiums. Attracts bees and parasitic wasps.

  • Height: 6' – 8'
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Bloom Time: July, August, September
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics - Silphium terebinthinaceum (NGN)

  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Critter Resistance

    • Rabbit Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • Yellow
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Head
  • Flower Height

    • 6' to 8'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Coarse
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 2"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Slow
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg

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  • Plant Habit: Upright
  • Height: 6' – 8'
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  • Plant Habit: Upright
  • Height: 6' – 8'

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