compass plant

How to Grow and Care for compass plant

compass plant · Silphium laciniatum
Also known as: gopher plant; pilot plant; pilot weed; polar plant; ragged cup; rosin weed

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

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

Planting and Growing compass plant

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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
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

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

How to Water compass plant?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for compass plant?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for compass plant?

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What Soil Is Best for compass plant?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for compass plant?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize compass plant?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune compass plant?

Cut back after flowering; stems may optionally be left until shortly before new growth begins the following season

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How to Propagate compass plant?

Propagate by seed or division

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How to Transplant compass plant?

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How to Care for compass plant in Winter?

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How to Plant compass plant?

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

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How to Repot compass plant?

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How to Harvest compass plant?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble free

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The Toxicity of compass plant

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Attributes of compass plant

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginNorthern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Silphium laciniatum
Genus
Silphium
Family
Asteraceae
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