Silphium laciniatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known commonly as compassplant[2] or compass plant. It is native to North America, where it occurs in Ontario in Canada and the eastern and central United States as far west as New Mexico. [3] According to available compassplantinformation, the plant’s unusual name was granted by early settlers who believed the plant’s huge basal leaves point north-south. For more information on the CompassPlant, visit Wikipedia. Or, visit the UW-Madison Wisconsin State Herbarium website page about CompassPlant. compassplant or rosinweed, large, coarse North American perennial herb (Silphium laciniatum) of the family Asteraceae (aster family), found chiefly in open grasslands. Common Name: CompassPlant. Other names: Rosin Weed. Species Name: Silphium laciniatum. Plant Type: Forb. Family Name: Asteraceae, Sunflower Family. Compassplant is a great plant choice for attracting pollinators and for providing a winter food source for birds.Additional Information. Native to Chicago Region. CompassPlant is a tough, long-lived prairie wildflower. A must-have for habitat gardens, the flowers are highly attractive to bees and songbirds. Highly drought resistant. (Silphium laciniatum). Common Name: CompassPlant. Scientific Name: Silphium Laciniatum. What to look for? Tall, yellow “sunflower”. The central stem is thick, hairy, and light green. Similar species: Prairie Dock, Cup Plant. For information on availability or to return to the list of plants, please click Plants. CompassPlant in Tall Grass Prairie remnant near London... Compassplant’s dramatic height of 6-10 feet and abundance of yellow, sunfliower-like flowers bring radiant cheerfulness to meadows and gardens. "CompassPlant, Rosinweed (also refers to S. integrifolium), Turpentine Plant, Polar Plant". Silphium is an ancient Greek term for "resinous juices". Flowering occurs in July and August. The tendency to orient its leaves facing east or west is responsible for the common names CompassPlant and Polar Plant. Native CompassPlants (Silphium laciniatum) are tall prairie and native landscape cornerstones! These mighty perennial plants grow tall and their blooms shine like the sun! Discover the beauty of CompassPlant (Silphium laciniatum), a native perennial that thrives in East Michigan gardens. The rigid, sand paper like leaves orient themselves in a north to south direction to avoid the direct rays of the midday sun, thus leading to the plants common name, compass plant. CompassPlant seed needs exposure to sunlight and cold stratification to break dormancy. Since the seeds are like large papery flakes, it can be difficult to achieve both of these requirements. Personally the easiest way to germinate them is to Winter Sow them, which I strongly recommend. Click here for our guide on Winter Sowing.See full list on growitbuildit.comPollinatorsThe Compass Plant will attract numerous species of bees and some species of butterflies. Charles Robertson documented 29 species of pollinator visiting blooms including 13 species of long-tongued bee, 5 short-tongued, and 9 species of Diptera.BirdsCompass Plant is a great specimen for attracting birds, as they will perch on the tall stems as well as eat the seeds. You will be surprised just how many you see doing so, as when they land it is quite noticeable in that you will see the stalk swaying substantially back and forth while the others are still.PestsThere are several insects that will feed on the stems or suck the juices. None of these are overly damaging though, and no treatment is necessary.See full list on growitbuildit.comCompass Plant is not typically sold in nurseries, as it isn’t a typical ‘garden friendly’ plant. But it can be purchased at specialty nurseries that deal in Native Plants. You can find native plant nurseries near you on our interactive map.See full list on growitbuildit.comView all Silphium laciniatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known commonly as compassplant[2] or compass plant. It is native to North America, where it occurs in Ontario in Canada and the eastern and central United States as far west as New Mexico. [3] · Compass plants look much like wild sunflowers, but although they are both members of the Asteraceae family, they are not the same plant. Compass plants are tall plants with sturdy, bristly stems that reach heights of 9 to 12 feet (2.5 to 3.5 m.). Compass plant grows to 8 feet tall and has foot-long, deeply cleft leaves at its base. It got its common name because its leaves turn so that the surfaces face east and west to take full advantage of the sun’s rays. Compass-plant (Silphium laciniatum) FAMILY: Asteraceae DESCRIPTION: Herbaceous perennial, 1.0-3.5 m.; flowering late July-August; fruiting September, October. SIMILAR SPECIES: Flowering plants are very distinctive and conspicuous. · Discover 26 fascinating facts about the Compass plant, from its unique sun-tracking leaves to its ecological benefits. Perfect for plant enthusiasts! Compass plant grows to 8 feet tall and has foot-long, deeply cleft leaves at its base. It got its common name because its leaves turn so that the surfaces face east and west to take full advantage of the sun’s rays. Compass-plant (Silphium laciniatum) FAMILY: Asteraceae DESCRIPTION: Herbaceous perennial, 1.0-3.5 m.; flowering late July-August; fruiting September, October. SIMILAR SPECIES: Flowering plants are very distinctive and conspicuous. · Discover 26 fascinating facts about the Compass plant, from its unique sun-tracking leaves to its ecological benefits. Perfect for plant enthusiasts! CompassPlant (Silphium laciniatum): A native of the tallgrass prairie, CompassPlant is an extraordinary perennial that grows 6 to 12 feet tall.
