Silphium terebinthinaceum
Prairie Dock
Tall stalks, to 10′, carry bright yellow flowers above the broad, coarse foliage that grows about 2′ tall in clusters close to the ground. Foliage is spade-shaped with a rough, “cat’s tongue” texture typical of Silphiums. Attracts bees and parasitic wasps.
- Height: 6' – 8'
- Width: 24" – 36"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Bloom Time: July, August, September
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
Plant Characteristics
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
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Critter Resistance
- Rabbit Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Mesis Prairie
- Savanna
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Flower Color
- Yellow
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Head
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Flower Height
- 6' to 8'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Coarse
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 2"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Slow
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
