prairie burdock
Also known as: prairie rosinweed; turpentine; turpentine weed; prairie dock
S. terebinthinaceum is a very tall herbaceous perennial, to 4m, with a basal rosette of very large, oblong to heart-shaped leaves. Sturdy, upright, branching stems support masses of yellow, daisy-like flowers from mid-summer to mid-autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- prairie burdock (Silphium terebinthinaceum)
- Genus
- Silphium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of prairie burdock
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of prairie burdock
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prairie burdock care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningMay be cut back after flowering, or leave architectural stems until shortly before new growth begins the following season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist, deep, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade; best in heavy soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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