prairie burdock

How to Grow and Care for prairie burdock

prairie burdock · Silphium terebinthinaceum
Also known as: prairie rosinweed; turpentine; turpentine weed; prairie dock

Grow in moist, deep, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade; best in heavy soil

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing prairie burdock

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in moist, deep, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade; best in heavy soil

How to Water prairie burdock?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for prairie burdock?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for prairie burdock?

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What Soil Is Best for prairie burdock?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for prairie burdock?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize prairie burdock?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune prairie burdock?

May be cut back after flowering, or leave architectural stems until shortly before new growth begins the following season

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How to Propagate prairie burdock?

Propagate by seed or division

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How to Transplant prairie burdock?

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How to Care for prairie burdock in Winter?

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How to Plant prairie burdock?

Grow in moist, deep, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade; best in heavy soil

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How to Repot prairie burdock?

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How to Harvest prairie burdock?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble free

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The Toxicity of prairie burdock

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Attributes of prairie burdock

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Silphium terebinthinaceum
Genus
Silphium
Family
Asteraceae
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