Silphium perfoliatum #1
Silphium perfoliatum #1
Cup Plant
Cup plant, tall yellow daisies, water-holding leaf cups, wildlife haven
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Tall, robust plants with leaves fused at the stem that can hold rainwater and attract birds looking for a drink. Cup Plant's bright yellow flowers appear through the summer. Seeds are savored by finches in the fall. A large plant for prairie, wildlife, and native gardens. Attracts native bees, butterflies, skippers, honeybees, and beneficial wasps. Ohio native. 4 - 8'
Botanical Name- Silphium perfoliatum
Pronunciation- SIL-fee-um per-foh-lee-AY-tum
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Average to moist, well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Yellow
Bloom Time- July - September
Companion Plants- Vernonia fasciculata (tall native meadow style)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (including Monarchs for nectar), seed-eating birds
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP2
Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back old stems in late fall; water occasionally and fertilize if growth is weak.
Trimming Instructions- Cut back in late fall or early spring to the ground to prepare for new growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay can cause very tall, weak stems.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Rust, aphids
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