{"product_id":"compass-plant-si5225","title":"NEW! Compass Plant Seeds, Huge Native Wildflowers, Silphium Laciniatum SI5225","description":"The Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum) is a striking perennial of the tallgrass prairie, admired not only for its towering stalks and sunflower-like blooms but also for its remarkable leaves. These large, deeply cut leaves instinctively align themselves on a north–south axis, like nature’s own compass. Early settlers and prairie travelers once used this plant to find their bearings on the open plains, making it as much a living landmark as a wildflower. The orientation of the leaves help the plant conserve water under the summer sun. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Standing 6–10 feet tall with bright yellow flowers that attract pollinators through midsummer, Compass Plant combines prairie beauty with a fascinating natural guide. Its cheerful yellow flowers bloom from mid to late summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. In fall and winter, birds enjoy the seeds, making this a true four-season wildlife plant. Plant it in full sun, give it time to establish, and enjoy a conversation piece that points the way as surely as it brightens the landscape. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Height: 6–10 ft\u003cbr\u003e • Bloom Time: Mid–late summer\u003cbr\u003e • Flowers: Large yellow, daisy-like blooms\u003cbr\u003e • Wildlife Value: Excellent for pollinators; seed heads feed birds\u003cbr\u003e • Native Range: Central and Eastern U.S. prairies\u003cbr\u003e • Light: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e • Soil: Average, well-drained; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003e • Lifespan: Long-lived perennial, often thriving for decades\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Perfect for prairie gardens, meadows, and large pollinator habitats, Compass Plant adds drama and ecological value wherever it grows.\u003cbr\u003e Beautiful oodles of yellow flowers top this staggering wildflower that reaches heights of 6-10 feet tall.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e It is native to the Midwest and primarily found in Illinois, Arkansas and Missouri\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e it is specifically native to the following states:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e North Dakota\u003cbr\u003e South Dakota\u003cbr\u003e Nebraska\u003cbr\u003e Kansas\u003cbr\u003e Oklahoma\u003cbr\u003e Minnesota\u003cbr\u003e Iowa\u003cbr\u003e Missouri\u003cbr\u003e Wisconsin\u003cbr\u003e Illinois\u003cbr\u003e Michigan\u003cbr\u003e Indiana\u003cbr\u003e Ohio\u003cbr\u003e Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e Tennessee\u003cbr\u003e Arkansas\u003cbr\u003e Texas\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Perennial zones: 3-9\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is for 25 seeds. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The seeds require 60 days of cold stratification to break dormancy. \u003cbr\u003e Seeds can be sown in fall for a sowing emergence or cold stratified in your refrigerator","brand":"SeedCult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53058318205291,"sku":"SI5225","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/5815\/2043\/files\/0_99549de1-2324-42fc-b997-1d67616bed93.jpg?v=1775072526","url":"https:\/\/seedcult.com\/products\/compass-plant-si5225","provider":"SeedCult","version":"1.0","type":"link"}