compass plant
Also known as: gopher plant; pilot plant; pilot weed; polar plant; ragged cup; rosin weed
S. laciniatum is a large upright perennial, to 3m tall, with hairy, aromatic, fern-like leaves, to 50cm long, becoming smaller up the stems. In late summer and early autumn it bears narrow sprays of bright yellow daisies, each up to 12cm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- compass plant (Silphium laciniatum)
- 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
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of compass plant
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Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of compass plant
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compass plant 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
PruningCut back after flowering; stems may optionally be left until shortly before new growth begins the following season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist, deep, neutral to slightly alkaline, heavy soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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